Playbooks Overview
A24Z provides role-specific playbooks to help you get the most value from AI coding agent observability, whether you’re an individual engineer, engineering manager, or CTO.Why Playbooks?
Different roles have different needs when it comes to observability:- Engineers focus on personal productivity and tool optimization
- Managers need to track team performance and identify blockers
- CTOs require organization-wide insights and cost management
Available Playbooks
Engineers
Optimize your personal AI-assisted workflow
Managers
Track and improve team performance
CTOs
Manage organization-wide AI adoption
What’s in a Playbook?
Each playbook includes:📊 Key Metrics to Track
The most important metrics for your role, with explanations of why they matter and how to interpret them.🎯 Common Goals
Typical objectives for your role and how to achieve them using A24Z.🔍 Dashboard Views
Recommended dashboard configurations and filters to focus on what matters to you.⚡ Workflows
Step-by-step workflows for common tasks and scenarios.💡 Best Practices
Proven strategies and tips from successful A24Z users in similar roles.🚨 Red Flags
Warning signs to watch for and how to address them.Choosing Your Playbook
I'm an Engineer
I'm an Engineer
You should use the Engineers Playbook if you:
- Write code using AI coding assistants
- Want to improve your personal productivity
- Need to understand which tools work best for your tasks
- Want to optimize your prompts and workflows
I'm an Engineering Manager
I'm an Engineering Manager
You should use the Managers Playbook if you:
- Lead a team of engineers using AI tools
- Need visibility into team performance
- Want to identify bottlenecks and improve collaboration
- Need to justify AI tool investments
I'm a CTO or VP of Engineering
I'm a CTO or VP of Engineering
You should use the CTOs Playbook if you:
- Oversee multiple engineering teams
- Manage AI adoption across the organization
- Need to control costs and ROI
- Require security and compliance oversight
Quick Comparison
| Aspect | Engineers | Managers | CTOs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Personal productivity | Team performance | Organization strategy |
| Key Metrics | Personal success rate, tool usage | Team velocity, collaboration | ROI, costs, adoption |
| Time Horizon | Daily/Weekly | Weekly/Monthly | Monthly/Quarterly |
| Data Scope | Own sessions | Team data | Organization-wide |
| Common Actions | Optimize prompts | Remove blockers | Set policies |
Using Multiple Playbooks
You may wear multiple hats. For example:- Tech Lead: Combine Engineers + Managers playbooks
- Engineering Director: Use Managers + CTOs playbooks
- Founding Engineer: May need all three perspectives
Next Steps
Ready to get started? Choose your playbook:1
Select Your Primary Role
Choose the playbook that best matches your main responsibilities
2
Review Key Metrics
Understand which metrics matter most for your role
3
Configure Your Dashboard
Set up views and filters recommended for your role
4
Follow the Workflows
Use the step-by-step guides to accomplish your goals
5
Implement Best Practices
Adopt proven strategies from successful users