Build-Time Auto-Instrumentation in Android Using OpenTelemetry

Learn about OpenTelemetry's build-time auto-instrumentation for Android through an in-depth technical presentation and live demonstration that addresses class-loading challenges in Android runtime. Discover how to leverage off-the-shelf OpenTelemetry tools for instrumenting applications without manual intervention or code modifications. Explore the advantages of front-loading bytecode weaving during build time, examine the specific tools employed by OpenTelemetry for this process, and understand the various types of rich client-side telemetry data that can be generated through this instrumentation approach. This 26-minute conference talk from Splunk's Jason Plumb at CNCF provides practical insights into streamlining Android application monitoring and performance tracking.