Listen "Modern API Observability and Error logging - Patrick Odey"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, I’m joined by Patrick Odey, Developer Relations Engineer at @APItoolkit , to unpack the world of API observability, why it's more than just logging, and how modern teams can use tools like APIToolkit to catch issues before they escalate. We cover:What API observability actually meanHow does it differ from traditional logging Common API development pitfalls How APIToolkit works behind the scenes The future of observability in backend and frontend teams Whether you build or consume APIs, this episode is packed with insights on improving reliability and debugging efficiently.🕒 Timemarks:00:00 – Introduction01:44 – Understanding API observability02:13 – Challenges developers face with APIs04:11 – API observability vs traditional logging05:21 – Common failures devs face when building APIs08:33 – Ongoing challenges in API development15:24 – How to set up APIToolkit29:44 – The future of API observability👉 Explore the docs: https://apitoolkit.io/💬 Join the APIToolkit community: https://discord.com/invite/BHQh5JzjPX
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