Java Flight Recorder and OpenTelemetry for System Observability

Watch a 56-minute conference talk from QCon Plus 2022 exploring Java Flight Recorder (JFR) as an observability tool and its integration with OpenTelemetry. Dive into the fundamentals of observability in modern distributed systems, understanding the three pillars and complexity of microservice architectures. Learn about the evolution and current status of OpenTelemetry, its components, and practical implementation in Java applications. Explore best practices for JFR, including event filtering and Java agent usage, while examining problems with manual instrumentation and solutions through bytecode weaving. Follow along with detailed code walkthroughs and real-world examples of implementing observability in OpenShift environments. Gain insights into the growing field of observability and ongoing open-source developments from expert Ben Evans.