Ship It! Cloud, SRE, Platform Engineering

Infosec & OpenTelemetry

Nov 1, 2024

Austin Parker, Director of Open Source at Honeycomb and a key advocate for OpenTelemetry, shares his insights on modern software security practices. He discusses the disconnect between theoretical security policies and real-world applications, emphasizing the importance of team collaboration. The conversation also delves into OpenTelemetry's role in enhancing observability and the challenges of balancing data collection with user experience. Additionally, Parker reflects on the value of owning digital spaces as individuals push for a more decentralized internet.

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Quick takeaways

Integrating various telemetry sources, including a trace ID system, enhances error tracking and user experience for developers.

Debuggability structures and structured logs significantly improve problem-solving capabilities by providing richer data models during issue analysis.

The podcast highlights the balance between automation convenience and parental oversight in managing children's interaction with technology.

Deep dives

The Future of Application Monitoring

Application monitoring is evolving to integrate various telemetry sources to improve error tracking and user experience. By employing a trace ID system, developers can connect server requests, errors, and metrics linked to specific user actions. This interconnected data model facilitates more effective analysis, allowing developers to easily compare metrics across different user environments. The transition towards having all telemetry data logically tied together presents a significant advantage in debugging real-world applications.

Intro

4min

Tech-Savvy Kids and Parenting Laughs

16min

Rethinking Public Cloud: The Developer's Perspective

4min

Navigating Security Challenges in Software Engineering

17min

Navigating OpenTelemetry and Observability

9min

Balancing Data and User Experience in OpenTelemetry

15min

The Value of Owning Your Digital Space

3min

Maybe Jira for your kids’ chores is a good idea… Probably not.

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Featuring:

Austin Parker – Twitter, LinkedIn, Website
Justin Garrison – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn
Autumn Nash – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn

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