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Implementing OpenTelemetry Context Propagation Across Distributed Traces and Metrics Pipelines

Learn how OpenTelemetry context propagation works across distributed traces and metrics pipelines, covering W3C standards, baggage management, and production-ready patterns for correlated observability.

September 25, 2026 · 7 min · 1385 words · martinuke0
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The Hidden Cost of Microservices: Why Distributed Tracing Is Not Optional

Microservices architectures introduce latency and failure modes that traditional logging can’t capture. Distributed tracing provides end-to-end visibility, but implementing it correctly requires careful instrumentation.

September 22, 2026 · 6 min · 1085 words · martinuke0
A visual representation of distributed tracing data flowing through a pipeline

Observability Pipelines: Instrumenting Microservices with OpenTelemetry

Explore the architecture and implementation of observability pipelines using OpenTelemetry and Jaeger to gain visibility into distributed systems.

September 18, 2026 · 6 min · 1101 words · martinuke0
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Also we must not be too: The perils of over-engineering in production systems

A practical guide to recognizing over-engineering traps in system design, with concrete anti-patterns, architecture strategies, and hard-won lessons from real outages.

September 14, 2026 · 8 min · 1505 words · martinuke0
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User Safety: safe – A Hands-On Build Guide for a Portfolio CV Project

A complete, runnable project that demonstrates distributed event-driven design, backend engineering, and observability skills hiring managers look for in senior and staff-level engineers.

September 9, 2026 · 11 min · 2199 words · martinuke0
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