Reducing Costs in Distributed Tracing: Strategies for Efficient Observability

Discover strategies to optimize distributed tracing costs in this lightning talk by Prashansa Kulshrestha. Explore the challenges of balancing comprehensive tracing with manageable expenses as cloud bills skyrocket. Follow Kulshrestha's humorous journey through failed experiments, small victories, and eventual success in finding a cost-effective solution. Learn practical techniques for maintaining high-quality tracing while reducing expenses, including span tweaking, custom sampling algorithms, and leveraging OpenTelemetry capabilities. Gain insights on how to implement smarter tracing practices that save money without compromising observability in your distributed systems.