Explore the OpenTelemetry Transformation Language (OTTL) in this 29-minute conference talk from CNCF. Dive into how OTTL enhances telemetry processing within the OpenTelemetry Collector, addressing challenges in data formatting and content. Learn about OTTL's functionality in transforming telemetry based on payload fields, and discover its problem-solving capabilities. Gain insights into common use cases, best practices, and potential pitfalls when working with OTTL. Understand how to effectively transform, filter, sample, and route data using OTTL statements, and get a glimpse of future developments in this technology. By the end of the talk, acquire the knowledge to leverage OTTL for optimizing your observability pipeline in the rapidly evolving ecosystem.