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date: 2025-02-01
link: https://newsletter.techleadmentor.com/p/how-to-write-good-runbooks
title: How to Write Good Runbooks
cited: Raviraj Achar

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> Qualities of a Good Runbook:
  
> -  A single runbook focuses on a single problem: short & sweet.
> - It has the necessary steps to confirm the problem in the form of graphs & dashboard links.
> - It is easy to follow, even for a relatively new person on the team, and eliminates any guessing game.
> - It is easy to distinguish between false positives & real issues.
> - It provides a list of straightforward actions to take based on the problems.