Observability in Microservices: Metrics, Logs, and Traces Explained

Introduction Microservices architecture has revolutionized how we build and scale applications. However, with multiple independent services communicating over a network, understanding system behavior becomes complex. This is where observability comes in. Observability helps engineers monitor, debug, and optimize distributed systems by collecting Metrics, Logs, and Traces (MLT). These three pillars provide a holistic view of system performance and health. Why Observability Matters

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Observability in Microservices: Metrics, Logs, and Traces Explained

Introduction

Microservices architecture has revolutionized how we build and scale applications. However, with multiple independent services communicating over a network, understanding system behavior becomes complex. This is where observability comes in.

Observability helps engineers monitor, debug, and optimize distributed systems by collecting Metrics, Logs, and Traces (MLT). These three pillars provide a holistic view of system performance and health.

Why Observability Matters