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# Tracing (removed) **(FREE SELF)**

This feature was [deprecated](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/346540) in GitLab 14.7
and [removed](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/346540) in GitLab 15.2.
We are working on an alternative to replace tracing.
To learn more, visit the [Observability direction page](https://about.gitlab.com/direction/monitor/observability/).