Short answer: For a Node.js SaaS app, start with a hosted metrics path only when the dashboard needs...
Short answer: For a Node.js SaaS app, start with a hosted metrics path only when the dashboard needs aggregate trends, bounded dimensions, and operational alerts. Use a detailed event store when individual customer actions must remain searchable or auditable. Define the KPI before comparing APIs.
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If you just want the recommendation: for a small startup building a basic hosted app health...
TL;DR If you're a five-person startup shipping a Node.js API and you want a metrics...
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