Distributed Tracing basic setup

Summary

The transcript discusses distributed tracing using OpenTelemetry and its implementation with Jaeger for monitoring microservices interactions. The demonstration focuses on tracing a user registration request as it moves through a gateway and an API microservice, showing how different service components can be tracked. By setting up an OpenTelemetry exporter and visualizing traces in the Jaeger user interface, developers can gain insights into the flow and performance of distributed systems. The practical takeaway is that distributed tracing provides a comprehensive view of request paths and interactions across complex, multi-service architectures.