Should you use a log or a metric? Sentry logs and metrics look alike, but they serve…
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Should you use a log or a metric? Sentry logs and metrics look alike, but they serve different jobs. Logs are temporary, built for debugging. Metrics are stable, purposeful events for tracking user behavior. Watch (or read) from @TechSquidTV to learn when to use each 👇 https://blog.sentry.io/when-you-need-a-metric/
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