O11ycast

Join Hazel Weakly, a systems thinker tackling complex socio-technical issues, and Matt Klein, CTO of Bitrift and Envoy creator, as they delve into the future of observability. They discuss the evolution to 'observability 3.0', emphasizing the integration of technical and socio-technical challenges. Hear insights on the cost implications of observability tools, the necessity of optimized system design, and the transformative potential of AI in enhancing real-time workflows. The duo advocates for perceiving observability as an investment rather than a cost.

In episode 80 of o11ycast, Ken Rimple and Jessica Kerr chat with Kent Beck about the emerging world of AI-assisted coding. Beck shares his experiences with "augmented coding," discussing the benefits, challenges, and the evolving relationship between developers and AI agents. They explore how these tools are changing software development practices and what it means for the future of coding.

Hamel Husain, a machine learning expert with over 25 years of experience at Airbnb and GitHub, dives deep into the world of AI and observability. He discusses the misleading nature of off-the-shelf metrics and highlights the critical role of error analysis in making AI models reliable. Listeners learn about the unique challenges in monitoring AI systems and the importance of insightful data analysis. Hamel also shares fascinating insights into Honeycomb's Query Assistant and how AI can evolve in coding practices.

Join Tyler Helmuth, an engineer at Honeycomb, and Evan Bradley, a key maintainer at Dynatrace, as they unpack the innovative OpenTelemetry Transformation Language (OTTL). They delve into OTTL’s powerful telemetry data transformations and its evolution within the OpenTelemetry ecosystem. Discover the practical applications, challenges, and limitations of OTTL, including issues with state management. The conversation also highlights the need for better documentation and emphasizes community involvement as OTTL approaches its beta version.

Jeremy Morrell, a Principal Engineer at Cloudflare and former leader of the observability team at Heroku, shares his insights on OpenTelemetry and the evolving landscape of observability. He discusses the significance of standardization in engineering to optimize workflow. The conversation covers the importance of real-time data accessibility, structured logging, and the benefits of public writing for community knowledge sharing. Morrell emphasizes a culture of curiosity and safe experimentation for enhancing efficiency in software development.

In episode 76 of o11ycast, Jessica Kerr and Martin Thwaites speak with Andrew Keller, Principal Engineer at ObservIQ, about the evolving world of telemetry and observability. They explore the role of OpenTelemetry, the groundbreaking Open Agent Management Protocol (OpAMP), and how open standards are shaping the future of data pipelines. Learn how ObservIQ’s innovations help standardize telemetry collection and empower organizations with dynamic, scalable tools for managing their observability ecosystems.

In episode 75 of o11ycast, Daniel Ravenstone and Adriana Villela dive into the challenges of adopting observability and OpenTelemetry in modern organizations. From breaking down vendor loyalty to getting developers to see the value of instrumentation, they explore how to foster a culture of curiosity and collaboration to make observability a core part of development.

In episode 74 of o11ycast, Liudmila Molkova unpacks the importance of semantic conventions in telemetry. The discussion highlights the challenge of agreeing on naming conventions, the role of working groups in maintaining these standards, and the potential for future integration with AI technologies. Liudmila underscores the importance of a shared, vendor-agnostic approach to telemetry, enabling smoother interoperability across platforms.

In episode 73 of o11ycast, Jessica Kerr, Martin Thwaites, and Austin Parker speak with Animesh Koratana, founder and CEO of PlayerZero, about the future of observability with AI. Discover how PlayerZero leverages LLMs to democratize institutional knowledge, improve software quality, and make problem-solving more accessible to all engineers.

Episode 72 of o11ycast explores the world of mobile observability with Hanson Ho, Android Architect at Embrace. Hanson unpacks how mobile's diverse device landscape impacts data collection and performance monitoring, the role of OpenTelemetry in simplifying these challenges, and the importance of tailoring observability strategies to real-world user experiences. Join hosts Charity, Jess, and Austin for this insightful examination of an often overlooked observability niche.