How Manual OTel Instrumentation Saves More Than Just Money - Juliano Costa & Yuri Oliveira

This talk, presented by Juliano Costa from Datadog and Yuri Oliveira from OllyGarden, explores how manual OpenTelemetry (OTel) instrumentation can significantly enhance observability practices while also reducing costs. The speakers analyze the differences between automatic and manual telemetry collection, revealing how proper control of spans and attributes can decrease data volume by up to 60%. Attendees will gain insights on managing span and attribute effectively, identifying unnecessary telemetry metadata, and implementing practical strategies to elevate observability efficiency in their organizations.