5.16.1 — 2026-10-18

← 5.17.0 | 5.16.0 → | ↑ 5.x series

Fixed

Helpers - OpenTelemetry

• No-op Meter Parity - The no-op meter used when opentelemetry is not installed now matches the real meter API.
  • Added create_gauge, returning a no-op gauge with set
  • Added create_observable_counter, create_observable_gauge and create_observable_up_down_counter

Tests

Tests - OpenTelemetry

• No-op Meter Scenario - Added a BDD scenario covering the no-op gauge and observable instruments.