Worked on the open-telemetry/opentelemetry-java repository to implement the deprecation of the Zipkin exporter, aligning with the project's long-term strategy to streamline maintenance and reduce user confusion. Used Java and API development skills to add in-code deprecation annotations across relevant classes, ensuring clear communication to developers about the upcoming removal. Updated documentation to provide detailed migration guidance and a removal timeline, helping users transition smoothly to alternative solutions. Focused on minimizing customer disruption by preparing a clear transition path before the exporter’s removal. The work emphasized careful planning and thorough documentation to support maintainability and user experience within the software development lifecycle.