Implementing Mixpanel, a leading telemetry tool for product analytics, requires careful planning and consideration of three primary decisions: data collection methods, client-side versus server-side tracking, and the use of Mixpanel SDKs or custom-built solutions. The tool itself does not add functionality but enables the measurement of user interactions by collecting and securely storing data. The implementation process involves determining key metrics, behaviors, and KPIs that align with business goals, and typically takes between 10 and 30 development hours, spread over one to three weeks, depending on the complexity of the application and existing data strategies. While a single event can be implemented in about 30 minutes, the total time may vary based on whether Mixpanel is used as the primary data collector or integrates with existing systems such as data warehouses or Customer Data Platforms (CDPs). Post-implementation, Mixpanel offers tools to ensure data quality and integrity, such as Live View and Lexicon, and provides support for maintaining the analytics strategy.