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save_gauge

DataDog/dd-agent · checks/__init__.py:145

    def save_gauge(self, metric, value, timestamp=None, tags=None, hostname=None, device_name=None):
        """ Save a gauge value. """
        if not self.is_gauge(metric):
            self.gauge(metric)
        self.save_sample(metric, value, timestamp, tags, hostname, device_name)

    def save_sample(self, metric, value, timestamp=None, tags=None, hostname=None, device_name=None):
        """Save a simple sample, evict old values if needed
        """
        from util import cast_metric_val

        if timestamp is None:
            timestamp = time.time()
        if metric not in self._sample_store:
            raise CheckException("Saving a sample for an undefined metric: %s" % metric)
        try:
            value = cast_metric_val(value)
        except ValueError as ve:

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