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Summary

AI's integration into distributed systems has sparked debates about its efficacy, with some viewing it as transformative and others as overhyped. At Multiplayer, the focus has been on addressing longstanding issues in documentation and debugging within these systems. Traditional documentation struggles to keep pace with evolving architectures, often becoming outdated and unhelpful during incidents, while debugging is hindered by the chaotic and fragmented nature of system data. AI-powered tools promise improvements but often falter due to a lack of context needed to generate effective solutions, as they depend heavily on precise input. Multiplayer's approach emphasizes establishing full stack visibility before applying AI, using comprehensive session recordings that capture every layer of a system's operation, from user actions to backend processes. This method provides AI with the complete context necessary to effectively aid in debugging and documentation, transforming AI from a mere assistant into a powerful partner by automating data correlation and offering insights based on dynamic, real-time system data.