OpenTelemetry Project News
Java, JavaScript, and Python are well into the v0.4 spec and mark the first wave of beta readiness. Check out the OpenTelemetry website to keep up with the project statusproject status.
Another big announcement last week: Observe2020Observe2020 is now officially a virtual event –– more details below!
These OpenTelemetry SIGs are looking for extra support! Open source efforts rely on developers like you – get involved with one of these implementations:
OTel-RustOTel-Rust is looking for contributors and maintainers
OTel-PHPOTel-PHP is looking for contributors and maintainers
OTel-C++OTel-C++ is looking for contributors and maintainers
OTel-RubyOTel-Ruby has seen a lot of contributions, but would benefit from having more dedicated maintainers
This week’s Featured Issues:
OpenTelemetry-Ruby #96: Code examples: gRPC instrumentation exampleCode examples: gRPC instrumentation example
OpenTelemetry-Ruby #109: API: metadata helpers for semantic conventionsAPI: metadata helpers for semantic conventions
Awesome Articles, Resources, and Links
Instrument a Kubernetes pprof collector with OpenTelemetryInstrument a Kubernetes pprof collector with OpenTelemetry (stream) by @GianArb@GianArb
What is OpenTelemetry and What Does it Bring?What is OpenTelemetry and What Does it Bring? (blog) by Emrah SamdanEmrah Samdan
When and How to Move to MicroservicesWhen and How to Move to Microservices (blog) by Daniel “Spoons”Daniel “Spoons”
Upcoming Conferences, Talks, and Live Events
Observe 20/20Observe 20/20, is now a one-day, VIRTUAL technology conference taking place on April 6th. Observe2020 focused on empowering DevOps practitioners with solutions that improve observability over systems and processes
Kubecon EU has been postponedKubecon EU has been postponed due to COVID-19. We will share more information as it becomes available.
Stay tuned to the OpenTelemetry Twitch channelOpenTelemetry Twitch channel for the weekly show ‘OpenTelemetry Tuesdays’ and event-specific livestreams
Want to Contribute?
How to Start Contributing to OpenTelemetryHow to Start Contributing to OpenTelemetry (blog) by Austin Parker
OpenTelemetry is an open source project with implementations in many different languages, so whether you prefer to work with PythonPython, GoGo, JavaJava, or NodeNode(among othersamong others), find an issue and get started!
Join the community on GitHubcommunity on GitHub and the conversation on Gitterconversation on Gitter
Interested in joining our team? See our open positions herehere.
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