We often don't realize how noisy the errors have gotten until things are already well out of hand. After all, we've got shit to do. Deadlines to hit. By the time we decide to get serious about error management, a huge, impenetrable, meaningless backlog of errors has already accumulated. I call this stuff "slag."

Dan Slimmon is a software engineer and technology enthusiast known for his expertise in distributed systems and infrastructure automation. Readers can learn about DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and cloud computing. With blog posts, tutorials, and technical insights, Dan Slimmon shares  knowledge and best practices for designing and managing scalable and resilient systems.

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Managing a bloated error tracking backlog can seem hopeless, but by excluding specific behaviors and addressing them, incremental value can be created. This approach makes systems more reliable and documentation valuable for knowledge transfer. Regularly scrutinizing and fixing errors can transform raw error data into meaningful insights and prevent errors from dominating the system.

Putting a meaningful dent in your error backlog