Create simple workflows to automate alerts during development

Dynatrace's Simple Workflows feature provides an automated, cost-free solution for engineering and SRE teams to manage single-step tasks, such as alerting via Slack or email, thereby reducing manual processes and increasing efficiency. This tool is designed to address the challenges posed by the complexity of modern software environments, where traditional monitoring methods often require cumbersome scripting and integration efforts. By utilizing Simple Workflows, teams can set up automated alerts for pre-production exceptions, facilitating quicker issue detection and minimizing the risk of production disruptions. The feature allows for the easy creation of workflows triggered by events, schedules, or on-demand requests, ensuring that minor issues are addressed before they impact production. Simple Workflows offer a straightforward automation approach, with the option to upgrade to more advanced standard workflows for multi-step tasks and custom code execution. Looking ahead, Dynatrace plans to expand the capabilities of both simple and standard workflows with additional actions and integrations, enhancing their usability and effectiveness in monitoring and alerting processes.