# OpenTelemetry Core
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This package provides default and no-op implementations of the OpenTelemetry types for trace and metrics. It's intended for use both on the server and in the browser.

## Useful links
- For more information on OpenTelemetry, visit: <https://opentelemetry.io/>
- For more about OpenTelemetry JavaScript: <https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-js>
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## License

Apache 2.0 - See [LICENSE][license-url] for more information.

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