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197: Observability with Nikita Prokopev

In this episode, we explore the technological journey of Nikita Prokopev, from his early fascination with DOS and PC games to his growth into a seasoned programmer. Listen in as Nikita reveals his transition into the Salesforce ecosystem, the evolution of the Salesforce platform, and how it shaped his professional trajectory.

Discover his motivations behind taking the entrepreneurial plunge and how he juggled multiple roles to make his venture a success. He underscores the importance of observability in the Salesforce platform and shares insights on how it can be utilized to improve performance and efficiency.

Nikita breaks down observability into various components and explains how it helps monitor the health of a system and prevent errors. Also, get valuable tips on how to maximize logging efficiency and performance to control data volume and avoid hitting platform limits. Tune in for a fascinating exploration of Nikita's journey in technology and valuable insights on Salesforce.

Show Highlights:

  • The challenges he faced in the early days of Salesforce.

  • The importance of observability in Salesforce.

  • How observability can help monitor system health and prevent errors.

  • How to maximize logging efficiency and performance to control data volume and avoid hitting platform limits are shared.

  • The transition from a passion project to a professional career in technology.

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