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Observability isn’t just about monitoring anymore—it’s about knowing why things break before users even notice. This article explores the three pillars of observability (metrics, logs, and traces), dives into modern implementation tools like OpenTelemetry and service meshes, and highlights New Relic’s unified platform approach. From reducing downtime to controlling cloud costs, observability is the key to building reliable, scalable microservices.