AL0086 - Incorrect attribute type

Use correct types for OpenTelemetry attributes

Source: Al0086IncorrectAttributeTypeAnalyzer.cs

Description

OpenTelemetry attributes should use the correct value types as defined by semantic conventions. Using a string where an int is expected degrades query performance.

Bad Code

activity?.SetTag("http.response.status_code", "200"); // string instead of int

Good Code

activity?.SetTag("http.response.status_code", 200);

Properties

• Category: OpenTelemetry
• Severity: Warning
• Enabled by default: True
• Code fix available: False

Configuration

dotnet_diagnostic.AL0086.severity = warning