Burn rate is a better error rate
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Burn rate is a better error rate


Summary

This article advocates for using Service Level Objectives (SLOs) to proactively monitor service health instead of relying on reactive monitoring like error rates. By setting SLOs and creating alerts based on those objectives, teams can identify and address potential issues before they impact users. This shift focuses on user experience and allows for more informed prioritization of work based on actual service reliability.
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