[vrnvu]

First. Love that more tools like Honeycomb (amazing) are popping up in the space. I agree with the post.

But. IMO, statistics and probability can’t be replaced with tooling. As software engineering can’t be replaced with no-code services to build applications…

If you need to profile some bug or troubleshoot complex systems (distributed, dbs). You must do your math homework consistently as part of the job.

If you don’t comprehend the distribution of your data, the seasonality, noise vs signal; how can you measure anything valuable? How can you ask the right questions?

[shcallaway]

Vibe-coders don't comprehend how the code works, yet they can create impressive apps that are completely functional.

I don't see why the same isn't true for "vibe-fixers" and their data (telemetry).

[jbs789]

The distinction is originality vs replicating existing.

I believe the author is in the former camp.