SLOs, shift left observability, logs: Highlights from Grafana's Big Tent podcast

"Grafana's Big Tent" podcast, hosted by Mat Ryer, Matt Toback, and Tom Wilkie, explores the world of observability through engaging discussions with various guests, covering topics like logging, service level objectives (SLOs), and technical debt. The hosts reflect on memorable episodes from the first season, such as discussions on the human readability of logs, the complexities of SLO negotiations, and the importance of being kind to one's future self through smart software practices. The podcast highlights the balance between avoiding excessive technical and organizational debt while allowing for flexibility and experimentation. The hosts also emphasize the need for an "error budget" in life and podcasting, encouraging risk-taking and learning from failures. As they plan for the second season, they invite listener feedback and ideas, underscoring the community-driven nature of the podcast.