When I'm looking at distributed systems, I usually start with the basics: what are the main components, and how do they

hey everyone, ive been thinking a lot about monitoring lately, especially as our systems get more complex and distributed. beyond just basic metrics like cpu and memory, im curious about what everyone considers essential for effective monitoring in a microservices environment. are you big on logs, traces, metrics, or a combination? what tools do you find indispensable for spotting issues before they impact users? would love to hear your strategies and any pitfalls to avoid.