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# [Observability: What you need to know and more](https://ahmedshaaban1999.hashnode.dev/observability-what-you-need-to-know-and-more?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The word "Observability" (or its abbreviation o11y) gets thrown a lot these days. So what is it ? And is it really just a fancy word for "Monitoring" that was made trendy just because those "Though Leaders" ?. Monitoring is a well explored concept. Y...

May 22, 2024 · 4 min read · ahmedshaaban1999.hashnode.dev  
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