How do I configure the Prometheus Python client?

How do I configure the Prometheus Python client?

To configure the Prometheus Python client, you need to install the prometheus_client package first. You can do this using pip: pip install prometheus_client.

What are the basic metrics I can track with it?

You can track various metrics like counters, gauges, histograms, and summaries. Each serves different purposes in monitoring.

Can you show me a simple example of using a counter?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

from prometheus_client import Counter

# Create a counter
my_counter = Counter('my_counter', 'Description of my counter')

# Increment the counter
my_counter.inc()  # Increment by 1
my_counter.inc(5)  # Increment by 5