starting tracing in python code

trace.py

import oboe
from oboeware import loader
 
# load monkey-patched instrumentation for supported modules
loader.load_inst_modules()

# say this is the entry point for your mod_python code
def handle_request(headers, **other_stuff):
  # start a trace based on incoming X-Trace HTTP header from Apache/nginx if available
  oboe.start_trace('mod_python', xtr=headers['X-Trace'])
  
  ...
  http_result = do_things()
  ...
  
  # end the python trace and save the modified X-Trace value in the return HTTP headers
  return_headers['X-Trace'] = oboe.end_trace('mod_python')
  
  # however your webserver normally returns info
  return (http_result, return_headers)