aws / aws/aws-xray-daemon

Can I sample all errors?

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Description

We want all requests that throw an exception to be logged in Xray. However, it seems that Xray requires/strongly encourages you to set a sampling rate, meaning that not all error requests will necessarily get logged. Is Xray the right tool for logging all errors?

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The issue names no repository files, tests, or entry points. Start by checking the project's existing documentation and AWS X-Ray guidance for sampling and error capture, then document whether all exception requests can be logged and whether X-Ray is appropriate for that use case.

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Assessment

Domain
observability-sre
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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