Steve Flanders

Steve Flanders, a founding member of the OpenTelemetry project and author of Mastering OpenTelemetry, shares insights into his journey from logs to observability. He discusses balancing technical depth with accessibility in his book, the vendor-neutral advantages of OpenTelemetry pipelines, and why vendors are embracing it. Steve also explores AI's evolving role in observability, challenges with context propagation, and the importance of community involvement. His reflections on continuous learning and practical advice for startups make this conversation a must-listen!