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Mastering Distributed Tracing
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Mastering Distributed Tracing

by Yuri Shkuro
February 2019
Intermediate to advanced
444 pages
11h 36m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Mastering Distributed Tracing is an essential guide for developers and system architects looking to harness distributed tracing technology in microservices and large-scale distributed systems. Through real-world examples and clear explanations, this book teaches you to effectively use tracing tools to analyze and optimize complex systems.

What this Book will help me do

  • Gain a strong understanding of distributed tracing concepts and architecture.
  • Navigate and leverage open standards like OpenTracing and W3C Trace Context.
  • Learn how to implement code instrumentation in various scenarios.
  • Operate and maintain distributed tracing systems in production.
  • Use tracing insights to improve the performance of distributed and microservice architectures.

Author(s)

Yuri Shkuro, a visionary in the distributed tracing field and creator of the popular open-source tool Jaeger, combines theoretical insights and practical application in this book. With extensive industry experience, Yuri simplifies complex concepts to make distributed tracing accessible for professionals.

Who is it for?

This book is perfect for developers, architects, and system administrators working with microservices and large-scale distributed systems. Ideal for professionals wanting to build performant systems and those seeking to enhance their understanding of distributed tracing principles and tools.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781788628464