Debugging and Decoding MongoDB with OpenTelemetry

MongoDB's flexibility and document-oriented nature make it stand out from traditional relational databases, offering dynamic data interactions that mirror real-world information complexities. However, this flexibility introduces unique debugging challenges, particularly when tracing complex interactions between the application and MongoDB. OpenTelemetry steps in to streamline debugging by providing contextual correlation for complex interactions, enhancing reliability and efficiency. To demonstrate its capabilities, a demo application is deployed with a MongoDB container, a Java Spring Boot app, and OpenTelemetry, allowing users to debug and visualize their application's interactions with MongoDB in real-time. By integrating Lumigo with OpenTelemetry, developers can easily add monitoring to their applications without modifying the codebase, providing a comprehensive view of trace data and contextual correlation.