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Author: katmayb

src/langsmith/run-data-format.mdx

@@ -3,15 +3,7 @@ title: Run (span) data format
 sidebarTitle: Run (span) data format
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-<Check>
-Before diving into this content, it might be helpful to read the following:
-
-* [Conceptual guide on tracing and runs](/langsmith/observability-concepts)
-</Check>
-
-LangSmith stores and processes trace data in a simple format that is easy to export and import.
-
-Many of these fields are optional or not important to know about but are included for completeness.
+LangSmith stores each [run](/langsmith/observability-concepts) as a structured record. Understanding this format is useful when exporting traces, querying the API, or building integrations.
 
 | Field Name                    | Type             | Description                                                                                                                   |
 | ----------------------------- | ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |