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This course on distributed tracing aims to help learners understand the concept of distributed tracing and its practical applications in real-life scenarios. By the end of the session, participants will be able to differentiate between marketing hype and actual benefits of distributed tracing, and comprehend how it can enhance developer productivity and streamline issue triaging. The course covers various methods of implementing distributed tracing, including implicit tracing through agents or framework plugins, direct usage of tracing libraries like Zipkin, OpenCensus, and OpenTracing, and explores examples from real-world deployments. The teaching method involves presenting concrete examples, case studies, and navigating the ecosystem of tracing systems. The intended audience includes developers, system architects, and anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of observability and distributed tracing technologies.
