Building Reliable Embedded Systems with Observability

Observability in software systems refers to the ability to measure a system’s internal states by examining its outputs, such as logs, system traces and memory dumps. Traditionally, observability has been reactive, with developers using debugging tools only when problems are detected. Continuous Observability takes a proactive approach, enabling data collection by default and automating reporting to ensure that diagnostic data is always available for analysis when issues arise.

Percepio has a complete Continuous Observability offering, comprising Tracealyzer, Detect, and DevAlert. Together, these tools enable a unified approach that embeds software observability into every stage of the development lifecycle. From real-time insights during development to proactive detection in testing and actionable alerts in deployment, this framework empowers teams to deliver more reliable, efficient, and resilient embedded systems.

Visualize and analyze runtime behavior in real-time. Tracealyzer provides deep insights into embedded software execution, enabling developers to optimize performance, identify bottlenecks, and solve elusive bugs quickly.

Ensure software stability with advanced observability tools for testing. Detect highlights stability risks and debugs sporadic errors effortlessly, saving time and improving reliability during development and field testing.

Receive real-time alerts for embedded system issues in the field. DevAlert bridges development and deployment by providing actionable insights, reducing downtime, and accelerating problem resolution.

Read more in Percepio’s White Paper on Continuous Observability

The Value of Continuous Observability

Development: Build It Right from the Start
Empower developers with unparalleled visibility into code execution using Percepio Tracealyzer. By integrating observability into development workflows, teams can detect inefficiencies early, avoid stability risks, and optimize performance for edge devices.

Testing: Catch Issues Before They Escalate
Percepio Detect enables systematic detection of elusive bugs and stability risks during testing. By addressing problems proactively with deep observability, teams reduce debugging time and increase confidence in software reliability before deployment.

Deployment: Stay Ahead of Field Issues
Percepio DevAlert ensures that issues in deployed devices are caught early with real-time alerts and diagnostic data. This minimizes downtime, accelerates fixes, and closes the loop between developers and field systems, enabling continuous improvement.

“The feedback pipeline is how you close the loop between the software you deliver and the value it creates. This is where observability comes in. Observability is the practice of monitoring and reporting from your systems to gain actionable insights. It’s about knowing what’s happening inside your software—even in complex, distributed environments.”

Jacob Beningo, 2024

Continuous Observability Explained

Continuous Observability in Embedded Software – embedded.com
Outlook 2025: Continuous Observability – New Electronics
Continuous Observability – White paper from Percepio