Avoiding Chaotic Dysfunction - The 'Don't Do This' Guide to OpenTelemetry

Learn how to implement OpenTelemetry effectively by understanding what not to do in this 17-minute lightning talk from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. Discover the common pitfalls that lead to chaotic dysfunction when deploying OpenTelemetry without proper planning or governance, including over-instrumenting APIs, generating excessive traces, logs, and metrics, and adopting an "instrument-first, plan later" mentality. Explore why simply throwing OpenTelemetry into your codebase without strategy creates more problems than solutions. Gain practical insights on building a well-structured, efficient observability strategy that delivers actionable insights without overwhelming your systems. Master the right mindset and tools needed to make OpenTelemetry work effectively for your organization, whether you're just starting out or have experience with observability tools.