Python agent v10.16.0

Notes

This release of the Python agent adds support for new Redis functions, convert all internal paths from os.path to pathlib.Path, and fixes an issue with JSON encoding PosixPaths.

Install the agent using easy_install/pip/distribute via the Python Package Index or download it directly from the New Relic download site.

New features

• Adds support for new Redis functions

  • Add instrumentation for new Redis functions.

• Convert all internal paths from os.path to pathlib.Path

  • Convert all internal usage of string based paths and os.path to pathlib.Path in preparation to support Windows paths.

Bug fixes

• Fix issue with JSON encoding PosixPath

  • Some users were experiencing issues with JSON encoding PosixPath configuration settings. This issue has been fixed.

Support statement

We recommend updating to the latest agent version as soon as it's available. If you can't upgrade to the latest version, update your agents to a version no more than 90 days old. Read more about keeping agents up to date.

See the New Relic Python agent EOL policy for information about agent releases and support dates.