The Observability Tipping Point with Steve Gordon and Martin Thwaites
Feb 29, 2024
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Exploring the observability tipping point with Steve Gordon and Martin Thwaites, discussing telemetry support, sending telemetry to enhance application understanding, the importance of cloud-native development, and advancements in open telemetry for better solutions in the industry.
Vendors are increasingly adopting OpenTelemetry, improving data quality and utility.
Microsoft's Azure SDK is integrating with OpenTelemetry standards for better support.
Application Insights is realigning SDKs with OpenTelemetry for industry guideline adherence.
Deep dives
Start with a Spire for Local Testing
One way to begin is by utilizing a Spire locally for testing. Starting with a local dashboard allows developers to experiment and see how traces may be useful in their projects before deciding on a specific observability backend.
Open Telemetry Adoption Tipping Point
The increasing adoption of Open Telemetry by vendors is highlighted as a significant factor in the continuous improvement of data obtained through Open Telemetry. As more vendors align with this standard, the quality and utility of the collected data continues to evolve positively.
Azure SDK and Open Telemetry Integration
The Azure SDK is in the process of integrating activities and activity source from Open Telemetry, signaling a shift towards supporting Open Telemetry standards. This move by Microsoft demonstrates active integration and collaboration within the Open Telemetry framework.
Application Insights Integration with Open Telemetry
Application Insights is redeveloping its SDKs to use activities and activity source, aligning them with Open Telemetry standards. This development indicates a step towards compatibility with Open Telemetry, showing a commitment to adopting industry guidelines.
Blazor Compatibility with Open Telemetry and Debugging
Efforts are ongoing to address compatibility challenges between Open Telemetry and Blazor, with plans to refine tracing functionality within Blazor applications. The integration aims to simplify and enhance debugging capabilities while accommodating the unique architecture of Blazor applications.
Has observability hit a tipping point? Carl and Richard chat with Steve Gordon and Martin Thwaites about the various products and technologies today to make observability a vital part of a successful application. Steve talks about telemetry support hitting a tipping point where most vendors have products working with OpenTelemetry. Martin digs into the many places you can send telemetry to increase your understanding of how your applications work on-premises and in the cloud. It's an exciting time to build cloud-native - are you on board?
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