What can Envoy's tracing capability help identify in microservices?

Envoy's tracing capability is specifically designed to provide visibility into the detailed flow of requests as they traverse across multiple microservices. By utilizing this feature, developers and system operators can track how requests are processed, how long they spend in each service, and how they interact with other components in the architecture. This tracing gives insights into latency issues, bottlenecks, and the overall performance of the system.

The detailed information obtained through tracing is essential for debugging and optimizing the microservices architecture, enabling teams to enhance the user experience and improve service reliability. It is particularly valuable in complex distributed systems, where understanding the path of a request can significantly impact troubleshooting and performance tuning efforts.