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Observability

ob-zer-vuh-BIL-ih-tee

/ˌɒbzɜːrvəˈbɪlɪtiː/

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Observability

Dictionary meaning

The ability to understand a system's internal state from its external outputs: logs, metrics, traces.

Examples

  • Good observability means you can diagnose production issues without adding new code.

Pronunciation tips

Six syllables. Stress on fourth syllable.

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