Author: Nicolas Fränkel, Developer Advocate
Summary:
Kotlin coroutines are increasingly popular for handling asynchronous tasks in modern application development, but integrating them with OpenTelemetry for effective observability can be challenging. This article provides a detailed guide on using the @WithSpan annotation with Kotlin coroutines, addresses the complexities of managing context with ThreadLocal, and offers practical solutions for ensuring accurate tracing and telemetry data collection. Discover how to optimize your observability practices by leveraging Kotlin coroutines and OpenTelemetry instrumentation for enhanced application performance monitoring.
Key Takeaways:
- Leverage @WithSpan for Effective Tracing: Understand how the @WithSpan annotation can be used in Kotlin coroutine environments to enhance distributed tracing with OpenTelemetry.
- Overcome ThreadLocal Challenges in Kotlin: Learn about the limitations of ThreadLocal in coroutine-based applications and explore advanced techniques to manage context effectively.
- Implement Best Practices for Observability: Gain insights into best practices for integrating OpenTelemetry with Kotlin coroutines to improve application performance monitoring and ensure seamless observability across all components.
Read the Full Guide on Observability with Kotlin Coroutines: Kotlin Coroutines and OpenTelemetry Tracing: A Deep Dive
Discussion Prompt:
How have you optimized observability in your applications using Kotlin coroutines and OpenTelemetry? Share your strategies for managing context and enhancing tracing accuracy, and let’s discuss the best practices for modern observability!
