Learn how to implement tracing in Elixir applications using AppSignal for better observability and debugging. The guide covers the fundamentals of application vs distributed tracing, explains key concepts like transactions, spans, and trace context, and provides hands-on examples using a Phoenix LiveView financial news tracker app. It demonstrates tracing web transactions, external API calls, and performance monitoring with practical code examples and dashboard screenshots.
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PrerequisitesUnderstanding TracingWhy We TraceWhy Use AppSignal for Elixir?The Elixir AppInstalling the AppSignal PackageThe Building Blocks of TracingWhat to Trace vs. What to IgnoreImplementing TracingTracing Web TransactionsTracing External ServicesWrapping UpSort: