Set your backup frequency from data, not vibes, in 4 steps

Set your backup frequency from data, not vibes, in 4 steps
Daily backups sound responsible until you lose 23 hours of orders. Method:
— Ask: how many hours of NEW data can I afford to lose? That number is your target
— Count how much changes per hour during your busiest window
— Match interval to the answer, hourly for transactional, daily for static
— Add continuous DB logging if losing one transaction means a chargeback
Most people pick "nightly" because it's the default, then cry at noon. Change my mind.