How does it handle HTTP requests?

It provides patterns for instrumenting REST clients to automatically capture tracing data during external API calls.

What logging library does this skill use?

It uses the standard library log/slog for high-performance, structured JSON logging.

Does it support distributed tracing?

Yes, it leverages OpenTelemetry (OTel) to create and manage spans across services, repositories, and API clients.

Can I use this with AWS Lambda?

Yes, the skill includes specific implementation patterns for instrumenting Lambda handlers and managing the OpenTelemetry lifecycle.

When should I use different log levels?

Use INFO for normal operations, WARN for recoverable errors or degraded states, and ERROR for failures requiring immediate attention.

Go Observability & Tracing

Name: Go Observability & Tracing
Author: cemezgin

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Analytics & Monitoring

Implements structured logging and OpenTelemetry tracing to monitor and debug Go microservices and Lambda functions.

About

This skill provides standardized patterns for implementing robust observability in Go applications using the native slog library for structured logging and OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing. It streamlines the integration of spans across repositories, API clients, and use cases while providing a clear framework for log level management. Designed for production-grade reliability, it includes specific implementation logic for AWS Lambda lifecycles and instrumented HTTP clients, ensuring developers can easily identify bottlenecks and troubleshoot complex distributed systems.

Key Features

Structured JSON logging with the Go slog library
AWS Lambda lifecycle and handler instrumentation
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Standardized log level guidelines for operational clarity
Pre-configured instrumented HTTP clients for request tracing
Distributed tracing implementation using OpenTelemetry (OTel)

Use Cases

Debugging production performance issues by adding spans to database and API calls
Standardizing structured logging across AWS Lambda functions for better log analysis
Instrumenting Go microservices with distributed tracing to track request flows

About

Key Features

Structured JSON logging with the Go slog library
AWS Lambda lifecycle and handler instrumentation
0 GitHub stars
Standardized log level guidelines for operational clarity
Pre-configured instrumented HTTP clients for request tracing
Distributed tracing implementation using OpenTelemetry (OTel)

Use Cases

Debugging production performance issues by adding spans to database and API calls
Standardizing structured logging across AWS Lambda functions for better log analysis
Instrumenting Go microservices with distributed tracing to track request flows