
Software telemetry, effectively monitors and enhances your applications by collecting, storing, and analyzing data from the system and application. The history of telemetry spans centuries and can be traced back to steam power monitors developed during the Industrial Revolution. Telemetry has evolved substantially and now applies to software development, healthcare, meteorology, agriculture, and many other fields. This guide focuses on software telemetry, explains how it pertains to application monitoring, details the working principles, and clarifies the distinction between telemetry and monitoring.