OpenTelemetry Tracing for .NET Developers

Learn about OpenTelemetry tracing for distributed systems in this conference talk from NDC London 2023. Explore the challenges of tracing workflows and performance bottlenecks in complex, multi-service environments. Discover how OpenTelemetry sets a common standard for exporting application metrics and tracing, allowing for aggregation across multiple applications and platforms. Gain insights into visualizing data using popular backends and dashboards like Datadog, Elastic, and Application Insights. Examine the principles of OpenTelemetry tracing through practical examples in Web services, databases, and message queues. Understand how to export tracing data to different backends, enhancing your ability to monitor and troubleshoot distributed .NET applications effectively.