Error Tracking
Error tracking is a software development practice and tool category focused on automatically capturing, aggregating, and reporting errors and exceptions that occur in applications. These tools monitor code execution in production environments, collect detailed diagnostic data (like stack traces, user context, and environment variables), and provide real-time alerts to development teams. This enables proactive identification and resolution of software bugs before they significantly impact users.
Developers should use error tracking tools when deploying applications to production to maintain reliability and user satisfaction. It's essential for web applications, mobile apps, and backend services where unhandled errors can lead to crashes, data loss, or poor user experiences. By integrating error tracking, teams can prioritize bug fixes based on frequency and severity, reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), and improve overall software quality through continuous monitoring.