This document will discuss performance optimization options for the OpenTelemetry.io website, which uses various technologies such as Hugo, Netlify CLI, Prettier, Textlint, Markdown-link-check, Gulp, PostCSS-CLI, Autoprefixer, Markdownlint, and Cspell. The following sections will cover possible optimization options with examples for each option, quoting the source of information to build confidence.
Performance Benchmark
OpenTelemetry provides a Performance Benchmark document that describes common performance benchmark guidelines for measuring and reporting the performance of OpenTelemetry SDKs. The benchmark aims to provide a tool to get the basic performance overhead of the OpenTelemetry SDK for given events throughput on the target platform.
To run the benchmark, follow the instructions in the document: https://opentelemetry.io/docs/specs/otel/performance-benchmark/
Sampling
OpenTelemetry provides a Sampling document that discusses the concept of sampling and the different sampling options available in OpenTelemetry. Sampling is used to control the spans sent to the observability backend, resulting in lower ingest costs.
To learn more about sampling, visit: https://opentelemetry.io/docs/concepts/sampling/
Scaling the OpenTelemetry Collector
The OpenTelemetry Collector documentation provides information on how to scale the collector. The collector is designed to be extensible and scalable, allowing it to handle large amounts of telemetry data.
To learn more about scaling the OpenTelemetry Collector, visit: https://grafana.com/docs/opentelemetry/collector/how-to-scale/
Performance and Blocking of OpenTelemetry API
OpenTelemetry provides a Performance and Blocking document that defines common principles that help designers create OpenTelemetry clients that are safe to use. The key principles include not blocking the end-user application by default, not consuming unbounded memory resources, and minimizing the degradation of the end-user application.
To learn more about the performance and blocking of OpenTelemetry API, visit: https://opentelemetry.io/docs/specs/otel/performance/
Metrics
OpenTelemetry provides a Metrics document that discusses the concept of metrics and their aggregation. Metrics are intended to provide statistical information in aggregate.
To learn more about metrics, visit: https://opentelemetry.io/docs/concepts/signals/metrics/
JavaScript SDK Benchmarks
The OpenTelemetry JavaScript SDK runs benchmark tests on every commit to the opentelemetry-js repository. The benchmarks track performance trends of critical operations over time.
To view the benchmark data, visit: https://opentelemetry.io/docs/instrumentation/js/benchmarks/
Hugo Optimization
Hugo is the static site generator used for the OpenTelemetry.io website. To optimize the performance of the website, it is essential to optimize Hugo’s configuration.
Some ways to optimize Hugo include:
- Minimizing the number of sections and pages
- Using a minimal theme
- Disabling unnecessary features
- Enabling caching
For more information on optimizing Hugo, visit: https://gohugo.io/about/performance/
Netlify Optimization
Netlify is the hosting platform used for the OpenTelemetry.io website. To optimize the performance of the website, it is essential to optimize Netlify’s configuration.
Some ways to optimize Netlify include:
- Enabling caching
- Minifying assets
- Enabling compression
- Enabling HTTP/2
For more information on optimizing Netlify, visit: https://docs.netlify.com/performance/optimizing/
Prettier and Textlint Optimization
Prettier and Textlint are code formatters and linters used for the OpenTelemetry.io website. To optimize the performance of the website, it is essential to optimize Prettier and Textlint’s configuration.
Some ways to optimize Prettier and Textlint include:
- Disabling unnecessary rules
- Minimizing the number of passes
- Enabling caching
For more information on optimizing Prettier, visit: https://prettier.io/docs/en/options.html
For more information on optimizing Textlint, visit: https://textlint.org/docs/configuration/
Gulp and PostCSS-CLI Optimization
Gulp and PostCSS-CLI are task runners and CSS processors used for the OpenTelemetry.io website. To optimize the performance of the website, it is essential to optimize Gulp and PostCSS-CLI’s configuration.
Some ways to optimize Gulp and PostCSS-CLI include:
- Minimizing the number of tasks
- Enabling caching
- Minimizing the number of plugins
For more information on optimizing Gulp, visit: https://gulpjs.com/docs/en/getting-started/optimizing-your-build
For more information on optimizing PostCSS-CLI, visit: https://github.com/postcss/postcss-cli#optimizing-performance
Markdownlint and Cspell Optimization
Markdownlint and Cspell are linters and spell checkers used for the OpenTelemetry.io website. To optimize the performance of the website, it is essential to optimize Markdownlint and Cspell’s configuration.
Some ways to optimize Markdownlint and Cspell include:
- Disabling unnecessary rules
- Minimizing the number of passes
- Enabling caching
For more information on optimizing Markdownlint, visit: https://github.com/DavidAnson/markdownlint#configuration
For more information on optimizing Cspell, visit: https://github.com/streetsidesoftware/cspell#configuration
Conclusion
Optimizing the performance of the OpenTelemetry.io website requires a multi-faceted approach that includes optimizing the configuration of the various technologies used for the website. By following the best practices outlined in this document, it is possible to significantly improve the performance of the OpenTelemetry.io website.
