getsentry / getsentry/sentry

Span Data Export via API

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Feature Product Area: APIs
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Description

### Problem Statement

Following the pattern set by https://docs.sentry.io/api/events/ - it would be very helpful to do the same using the Spans dataset. At minimum, to be able to export Spans we log in Sentry on a regular basis to do our own data analysis.

### Solution Brainstorm

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked Sentry Events API documentation and how the Spans dataset is exposed. Define the required span export behavior and confirm that regular span data analysis can be performed through the API.

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Assessment

Domain
api, data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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