PyCon Hong Kong 2025

PyCon Hong Kong 2025

OpenTelemetry Foundations: Hands-On Guide to Observability
2025-10-11 , Workshop(LT-15)
Language: English

Unlock the power of observability in your software systems! This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop introduces you to OpenTelemetry, the leading open-source observability framework. Designed for developers, operators, SREs, and even technical managers with little to no experience in observability, this session walks you through the fundamentals of observability, core OpenTelemetry architecture, and how to get started instrumenting your applications with minimal code.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a strong foundational understanding and practical exposure to OpenTelemetry concepts and implementation, equipping you to bring observability to your projects or teams.
Attendees will be provided:

A GitHub repo with sample applications and instrumented code
Cheat sheets and quick-start guides


What You’ll Learn:

Introduction to Observability: Understand the importance of observability in modern software systems and how it can help you gain insights into your applications.

Core Principles of OpenTelemetry: Learn the fundamental concepts and principles that drive OpenTelemetry, the leading open-source observability framework.

Key Components and Architecture: Dive into the architecture of OpenTelemetry, exploring its key components and how they work together to provide comprehensive observability.

Practical Use Cases and Examples: See OpenTelemetry in action with examples and use cases that demonstrate its capabilities and benefits.

How to Get Started with OpenTelemetry in Your Organization: Get practical tips and guidance on how to implement OpenTelemetry in your own projects and start reaping the benefits of enhanced observability.

Hemangi Karchalkar is a Senior Software Developer at EPAM Systems who writes code, breaks it (occasionally on purpose), and teaches Python like it’s a superpower. She’s given multiple talks without tripping on stage, trains humans (not AI... yet), and believes debugging is just her computer’s way of bonding.