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What is ML observability with distributed tracing?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Distributed tracing tracks ML request flow across microservices.
Deep explanation
Observability in ML systems extends beyond metrics to include traces of requests across preprocessing, feature stores, inference services, and post-processing layers. Tools like OpenTelemetry help identify bottlenecks and failures in complex pipelines.
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