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