getsentry / getsentry/sentry

Product should show errored spans even if there is no other error issue linked to it

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Description

### Problem Statement

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### Solution Brainstorm

Ensure SDKs set span status correctly and then use that field to denote errored or not ok spans in the trace waterfall

### Product Area

Explore

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Research direction

Start by tracing how SDKs set span status and how the trace waterfall uses span data in the Explore product area. Define the behavior for errored or not-OK spans when no linked error issue exists, then verify the waterfall displays them correctly across the affected paths.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
observability
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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