Dive into the world of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) with this 35-minute conference talk from GeeCON 2022. Explore the concept of canary monitoring, its importance in IT systems, and how to implement it effectively. Learn about the benefits, practical considerations, and potential pitfalls of this monitoring technique. Discover how to build a canary monitoring system from scratch and gain insights into its applications beyond traditional monitoring. Walk away with a comprehensive understanding of canary monitoring's role in maintaining system reliability and its potential to revolutionize your SRE practices.