SDK Development

The software running in our users projects that are responsible for collecting data.

Overview
The following is a guide for implementing a new Sentry SDK. It covers the protocol for event submission as well as guidelines for how clients should typically look and behave.
Philosophy
This document provides general guidance for SDK development at Sentry. It aims to help both internal and external developers understand the motivations behind SDK design decisions and our decision-making process.
Processes
In this section, we aim to highlight some key processes that are essential for SDK development at Sentry.
Features
The following is a description of features that are commonly expected in Sentry SDKs.
Telemetry
Learn about the different telemetry data, that our SDKs can collect.
Data Model
Platform Specifics
Read more about the specifics when it comes to certain SDKs.
Miscellaneous

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