In the case of modern software applications that are now transitioning towards cloud-native architectures and Microservices, monitoring and troubleshooting have become harder than ever before. The reason for that is that numerous services interact with one another at any point in time, making it tough to detect the actual cause behind any failure.

Distributed Tracing Overview
Distributed Tracing refers to the technique whereby requests are tracked while they pass through multiple services. Distributed tracing allows for easier tracking of the interdependencies between services, monitoring request flows, and detecting bottlenecks or any other problem in a distributed system.

Key Components Of Distributed Tracing
• Trace IDs: A unique identifier that every request has, spans are attached to a trace.
• Spans: A single operation from a service.
• Automatic and centralised log collection: Traces sharing between services

Benefits Of Distributed Tracing 
• Faster issue detection and debugging
• Improved application observability
• Reduced downtime and latency issues
• Better system performance monitoring
• Enhanced user experience

Conclusion
Distributed tracing has become a critical approach that is used when implementing microservices architecture today. Since it enables users to understand the entire flow of the application processes, it ensures a smooth digital experience.