The Datadog Software Catalog serves as a centralized platform for managing the performance, reliability, security, efficiency, and ownership of distributed services, fostering seamless DevSecOps workflows by eliminating knowledge silos. A key feature of this catalog is the Scorecards, which automatically evaluate services based on 10 predefined rules covering Production Readiness, Ownership and Documentation, and Observability Best Practices. However, recognizing that many engineering teams have unique service quality measures, Datadog allows users to create custom Scorecards to define their own evaluation criteria, addressing specific business needs not covered by the default rules. These custom Scorecards can formalize the adoption of internal tools, streamline manual processes like security reviews, and enhance service monitoring. By leveraging the Scorecards API, users can integrate these custom evaluations into the platform, facilitating the tracking of compliance with internal standards and ensuring a consistent quality across services. The process is straightforward, especially for APM customers, and new users are encouraged to explore the platform through a 14-day free trial.