What you'll learn
- Learn when to use zero-code instrumentation and when code-based instrumentation can provide deeper context.
- See how application telemetry can reveal performance patterns and quantify business impact.
- Visualize and analyze OpenTelemetry data with Grafana and Grafana Cloud Application Observability.
- Learn how custom telemetry and semantic context can improve AI-assisted investigations with Grafana Assistant.
A practical guide to code-based OpenTelemetry instrumentation with Grafana
Building on our popular “Intro to OpenTelemetry” webinar, we are excited to present you with this webinar focused on advanced OpenTelemetry instrumentation techniques and the innovative use cases it unlocks.
In this live demo and Q&A, Grafana Labs experts will show how to add custom spans, metrics, and attributes that capture the application and business context zero-code instrumentation cannot always see. You’ll learn how to apply OpenTelemetry semantic conventions, send OTLP telemetry to Grafana Cloud, and use Grafana Cloud Application Observability and Grafana dashboards to turn that data into actionable insights.
You’ll also see how richer OpenTelemetry context can support AI-assisted investigations in Grafana, helping teams correlate signals, identify likely root causes, and understand business impact.