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Candace Shamieh, Meghan Lo, Evgeni Wachnowezki
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810
Language
English
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Summary

Datadog's Exception Replay automatically captures local variable data and execution context of production errors in APM Error Tracking, enabling developers to quickly reproduce exceptions with real production state and inputs. This feature provides contextual understanding of the environment in which an error occurred, allowing developers to analyze the steps leading up to an error and obtain a better understanding of the system's behavior. By using local variable data, developers can accelerate debugging and simplify the process of identifying the root cause of errors. Exception Replay also enriches existing stack traces with production variables that triggered the error, making it easier to investigate and fix issues. Additionally, this feature provides execution context that helps developers understand their production state better, leading to more efficient troubleshooting, an improved user experience, and vital information for implementing preventative measures.