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dd-trace-java

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What is dd-trace-java?

A Java agent that uses bytecode manipulation to automatically instrument applications for Datadog APM. It captures traces, metrics, and security signals from JVM-based languages without code changes.

Tech Stack
JavaMonitoring & Logs

Why dd-trace-java?

  • • Zero-code instrumentation
  • • Low runtime overhead
  • • Integrated security monitoring

Limitations

  • • Requires Datadog backend
  • • JVM startup delay
  • • Complex agent flag configuration
3/5/2026
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