Choosing a third-party service is an architectural decision, not just a purchase. This is a guide for engineers to navigate the procurement process, separating the technical evaluation from the sales relationship to avoid long-term traps.
Datadog is a powerful observability platform, but its true cost often lies hidden in the interconnectedness of its features. Let’s explore how one decision, like enabling APM, can lead to a cascade of unexpected expenses.
We optimize code. We scale databases. We architect systems for speed and resilience. But what if the real performance bottleneck in the org… is a person?
An idea to simplify your decision making with value quadrants