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 mean
How 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 – Introduction
01:44 – Understanding API observability
02:13 – Challenges developers face with APIs
04:11 – API observability vs traditional logging
05:21 – Common failures devs face when building APIs
08:33 – Ongoing challenges in API development
15:24 – How to set up APIToolkit
29:44 – The future of API observability
👉 Explore the docs: https://apitoolkit.io/
💬 Join the APIToolkit community: https://discord.com/invite/BHQh5JzjPX
