palantir / palantir/tracing-java

Create new span when wrapping executor tasks

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Description

When running a task in a wrapped executor, a new span should be created for the task. This will allow tracing information to clearly indicate when the task started and finished running in the executor.

See https://github.com/palantir/tracing-java/pull/59#issuecomment-461086792.

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Research direction

Start by locating the wrapped executor implementation and the existing span-creation path, then review the linked pull request discussion for context. Done means each task submitted through a wrapped executor creates a span that clearly covers the task's start and finish.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
observability-sre
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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