Company
Date Published
Author
Tricia Kerr
Word count
2000
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Observability democratizes access to data by allowing people to consume it in a way that matters to them. It enables technical teams to go deep into complex systems while also providing surface-level data for those without specialized expertise. Observability improves confidence to make changes, particularly around system resilience and ability to do one's job. It allows individuals to trust their systems enough to step away from their environments, improving overall well-being. The approach of inclusion, rather than displacement or rip-and-replace, is key to adoption. By focusing on tool rationalization and data consolidation, observability enables users to use whatever tools they want while sharing data across organizational silos.