Opening note

Starting to explore OpenTelemetry

Why I'm beginning to contribute to OpenTelemetry, what I plan to work on first, and a longer reflection on why the second-order cybernetic learning curve is the one that matters most for engineers.

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OpenTelemetry · Friction log

Friction Log: Instrumenting an LLM Workflow Router with OTel GenAI Semantic Conventions

A detailed friction log documenting where the current OpenTelemetry GenAI semantic conventions fit poorly when instrumenting a deterministic, content-blind workflow enforcement layer.

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