When OTTL Goes Off the Rails: Debugging Transformations wit... Edmo Vamerlatti Costa & Tyler Helmuth

This talk focuses on debugging transformations using OpenTelemetry Transformation Language (OTTL), addressing common issues that arise when OTTL statements produce unexpected results. The speakers, Edmo Vamerlatti Costa from Elastic and Tyler Helmuth from Honeycomb, provide insights into testing and troubleshooting techniques using the OpenTelemetry Collector's tools and the OTTL Playground. They present real-world examples to validate, debug, and fine-tune OTTL statements, helping attendees uncover hidden challenges and understand unexpected behaviors. The session includes live demonstrations and practical advice aimed at improving the debugging experience for OTTL users.