Mermaid Gantt diagrams are great for displaying distributed traces in Markdown

Mermaid Gantt diagrams are highlighted as a useful tool for presenting distributed trace information in Markdown, as shared by @mitsuhiko on Twitter. This method offers an alternative to using JaegerUI screenshots, making it more suitable for web and Markdown environments. Gantt diagrams, traditionally used for task scheduling, are now being repurposed to visualize distributed traces effectively. By adjusting the Mermaid syntax, users can create trace diagrams that resemble OpenTelemetry traces, displaying services on a time scale with specific styling for different spans. An example provided by @mitsuhiko showcases a more realistic trace diagram, demonstrating how different services and their interactions can be represented visually. This approach allows for a clearer understanding of distributed systems and trace information within documentation.