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title: "Counters, gauges, and histograms"
description: "How can you choose counters, gauges, or histograms for a measured quantity?"
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> Coming soon — this article is being prepared. Below are its question, intended outcome, and place in the story.

## The question

How can you choose counters, gauges, or histograms for a measured quantity?

## What we will work through

Choose counters, gauges, or histograms for a measured quantity.

## Before you begin

Previously covered: Functional requirements and architectural constraints.

- [Functional requirements and architectural constraints](/en/articles/topics/T01.05/)