Deprecating OpenCensus compatibility requirements (opens in new tab)

On June 12, 2026, the OpenTelemetry Specification project merged PR #5138, deprecating OpenCensus compatibility requirements in the specification. This change updates the specification to match where the ecosystem already is: , and the OpenTelemetry shims for OpenCensus have provided a stable migration bridge for more than three years. This is a deprecation of specification requirements, not an immediate removal of compatibility material and not a requirement to remove existing shim artifacts...