Avoid Lock-in: Embrace Open Telemetry

The challenge of non-portable instrumentation like proprietary solutions can create frustrations and complications for users who find themselves locked into a specific provider. This stickiness makes it disruptive to make changes, as extensive code modifications are required. Open telemetry emerges as a promising solution, advocating for integration flexibility to prevent future lock-ins. The movement aims to commoditize integrations and SDKs, encouraging providers to differentiate themselves based on data analysis capabilities rather than the constraints of prior choices. Recent developments in companies like DataDog signal a shift towards compatibility with open telemetry, potentially offering users greater freedom in choosing their instrumentation without the burden of complete system overhauls.