Error tracking enables developers to identify, record and monitor errors as they occur in their applications. When a user encounters an error, the application logs relevant details about the error, such as the stack trace and any associated metadata.
In practice, when an error occurs in an application it records details about the error using an error tracking solution. Developers can then use the error tracking dashboard to view and prioritize the reported errors, enabling them to quickly identify and fix critical issues.
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Monitoring
Monitoring is the act of tracking the performance and behavior of a system, application, or service in real-time, allowing for the detection of issues, anomalies, and performance bottlenecks. It involves collecting and analyzing metrics to ensure that everything is running smoothly and to identify potential areas for improvement.
Incident Management
Incident Management is the process of identifying, responding to, and resolving incidents that occur within an application. It involves detecting when something goes wrong, alerting the appropriate teams, working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible, and implementing measures to prevent the same issue to occur in the future.
Error Rate
The error rate is the frequency at which errors occur in an application. It is a critical metric for understanding the overall health and performance of an app, as it directly impacts user experience.