# Debug Real-time Pipelines

> A practical tutorial on debugging real-time pipelines in OpenObserve. It walks through pipeline setup, applying transformations, identifying errors, and using usage reporting to troubleshoot data processing issues effectively.

Source: https://openobserve.ai/webinars-videos/debug-real-time-pipelines/
Published: 2025-12-09
Authors: Simran Kumari
Duration: 11 minutes

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A practical tutorial on debugging real-time pipelines in OpenObserve. It walks through pipeline setup, applying transformations, identifying errors, and using usage reporting to troubleshoot data processing issues effectively.

## What you'll learn

- Core concepts of real-time pipelines in OpenObserve
- Step-by-step pipeline setup and configuration
- Applying and testing transformation functions
- Techniques for debugging and handling errors in data streams
- How to enable and use usage reporting for better observability
- Filtering data and sending it to multiple destinations
- Practical tips to improve pipeline reliability and performance

This tutorial provides a structured walkthrough of debugging real-time pipelines in OpenObserve. It begins with an introduction to how pipelines work and their role in processing streaming data. The session then demonstrates how to set up a real-time pipeline, apply transformation functions, and monitor outputs.

A hands-on example shows how to detect and resolve errors during data flow, making it easier to troubleshoot pipeline failures. The tutorial also covers enabling usage reporting for deeper visibility into pipeline performance and debugging insights. Finally, it explores advanced concepts like filtering data and routing it to multiple destinations, followed by practical tips for maintaining efficient and reliable pipelines.

## Resources

- [Enable Usage Reporting Guide](https://openobserve.ai/blog/usage-reporting/)