OpenTelemetry
The open standard for traces, metrics, and logs. Vendor-neutral, CNCF-backed, and the foundation for all modern observability.
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Why it matters
OpenTelemetry is the CNCF-backed open standard for distributed tracing, metrics, and logs. The foundation layer for all production observability.
Specifications
TypeObservability Standard
LicenseApache 2.0
SignalsTraces / Metrics / Logs
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