Random Prometheus Collector Generator

This function generates a random Prometheus collector and registers it to a dummy metrics registry. It creates a counter and provides a function to increment the counter's value.

Technology Stack : Prometheus, Collector, Counter

Code Type : The type of code

Code Difficulty : Intermediate

                
                    
import random
from prometheus_client import Collector, Counter

def random_collector():
    # This function creates a random Prometheus collector and registers it
    # to a dummy metrics registry.

    # Generate a random collector name
    collector_name = f"random_collector_{random.randint(1, 1000)}"

    # Create a counter
    counter = Counter(collector_name)

    # Define a dummy function to increment the counter
    def dummy_increment():
        counter.inc()

    # Return the collector and the increment function
    return collector, dummy_increment

# Usage example
collector, increment_function = random_collector()
increment_function()  # Increment the counter