Post Mortem Analysis
Post Mortem Analysis is a structured process used in software development and IT operations to review and learn from incidents, failures, or projects after they have concluded. It involves gathering stakeholders to analyze what happened, identify root causes, and document lessons learned to prevent similar issues in the future. This practice is commonly applied in DevOps, SRE (Site Reliability Engineering), and agile environments to improve system reliability and team processes.
Developers should learn and use Post Mortem Analysis to enhance system resilience and team collaboration, particularly after outages, bugs, or failed deployments. It is crucial in high-availability systems, such as cloud services or critical applications, where downtime can have significant impacts. By implementing this methodology, teams can foster a blameless culture, reduce recurrence of issues, and continuously improve their development and operational practices.