Epsagon developers use OpenTelemetry excessively to create a sustainable observability product. But it wasn't always like this. This talk will share the story of Epsagon adopting OpenTelemetry, the mistakes that were made in the process, how it became a part of the OpenTelemetry community, and how it all came together with Epsagon being acquired by Cisco.
This talk will cover:
- Recent history of observability with an emphasis on OpenTelemetry
- The different paths to use open source projects in general, and OpenTelemetry in particular, to create valuable products for your customers
- Pitfalls to avoid when using OpenTelemetry and open source in general
