observability-setup
Set up metrics, logs, and traces for a service. Use when a mid-level developer needs basic observability coverage.
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- Set up metrics, logs, and traces for a service. Use when a mid-level developer needs basic observability coverage.
# Observability Setup
## Purpose
Set up metrics, logs, and traces for a service.
## Inputs to request
- Service architecture and key endpoints.
- Existing logging and monitoring tools.
- SLI or reliability targets.
## Workflow
1. Define key service indicators and error budget metrics.
2. Instrument logs with correlation IDs.
3. Set alerts for critical thresholds.
## Output
- Instrumentation checklist and alert plan.
## Quality bar
- Measure user impact, not just system health.
- Avoid noisy alerts by defining clear thresholds.
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