How do I set up the Prometheus Python client?

How do I set up the Prometheus Python client?

To set up the Prometheus Python client, first install it using pip: pip install prometheus_client. Then, you can start using it in your application.

What are the basic metrics I can collect?

You can collect 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

my_counter = Counter('my_counter', 'Description of my_counter')

my_counter.inc()  # Increment by 1

How do I expose these metrics to Prometheus?

You can expose metrics by starting an HTTP server. Use the following code:

from prometheus_client import start_http_server

start_http_server(8000)  # Expose metrics on port 8000