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Date Published
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Gavin Cahill
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1755
Language
English
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Summary

Chaos Engineering is a crucial component of a comprehensive reliability strategy, focusing on understanding and addressing system vulnerabilities through well-designed experiments rather than sheer quantity. While many tools boast the number of experiments they can run, it's the quality and strategic design of these experiments that truly enhance system reliability. Purpose-built platforms like Gremlin offer a more reliable and user-friendly experience compared to add-on or open-source tools, which may require significant time and resources to customize and maintain. It's essential to choose a Chaos Engineering tool that is easy to deploy, supports your architecture, and integrates seamlessly across environments without locking you into specific platforms. Additionally, while integrating Chaos Engineering practices into CI/CD pipelines can be beneficial, they should also be applied in production environments to uncover real-world issues. Ultimately, a mature reliability program involves proactively resolving risks with the right tools, standards, and a culture of reliability ingrained across the organization.