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# [How to Name Your Spans](https://blog.olly.garden/how-to-name-your-spans?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

One of the most fundamental yet often overlooked aspects of good instrumentation is naming. This post is the first in a series dedicated to the art and science of naming things in OpenTelemetry. We'll start with spans, the building blocks of a distri...

Aug 5, 2025 · 4 min read · blog.olly.garden  
Updated Aug 7, 2025  
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[Juraci Paixão Kröhling](https://hashnode.com/@jpkroehling)

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Software Engineer at OllyGarden, OpenTelemetry Governing Board Member, CNCF Ambassador

🚀 Building Solutions in Observability | Co-Founder of OllyGarden As the co-founder of OllyGarden, I focus on creating tools and frameworks that enhance observability and address challenges in telemetry and distributed systems. My work leverages expertise in OpenTelemetry and insights from industry collaborations to develop practical, scalable solutions. 💡 A Career Rooted in Technology and Innovation With experience spanning startups, enterprise environments, and global collaborations, I bring a well-rounded approach to building software systems. My focus areas include observability practices, data pipelines, and message queue processing, ensuring reliability and efficiency in modern systems. 🤝 Collaborating Across the Ecosystem I value working with and learning from others in the technology ecosystem. Through discussions with experts and partnerships, I continuously seek to address industry challenges and uncover new opportunities for growth and innovation. 🌱 Continuous Development I am dedicated to refining my skills in software engineering and advancing observability practices. By staying engaged with emerging technologies and trends, I aim to develop solutions that address real-world challenges and drive progress in the field. 🎯 How I Can Contribute Addressing observability challenges Implementing OpenTelemetry solutions Exploring partnerships to bring ideas to life

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