WebAppAnalytics
WebAppAnalytics is the discipline that encompasses the collection, processing, and analysis of data generated by web applications in order to understand user behavior, monitor performance, and assess reliability. It combines client-side instrumentation with server-side data to provide a holistic view of how a web app is used and how it behaves in production.
Data sources include client-side instrumentation such as events and Real User Monitoring, server-side logs and traces,
Typical architectures involve data collection agents, a processing pipeline, storage in data warehouses or data lakes,
Privacy and governance are central, addressing consent, data minimization, access controls, and compliance with applicable regulations.
WebAppAnalytics supports product optimization, user experience improvements, marketing attribution, capacity planning, and incident response by providing