Improve serverless observability with the AWS Lambda Extensions integration

AWS has introduced AWS Lambda Extensions, enabling code to run parallel to Lambda functions, enhancing flexibility and enabling additional processes. This development allows for improved integration with tools like New Relic, simplifying the monitoring of AWS Lambda functions. New Relic's integration with the Extensions API streamlines instrumentation and data reporting, eliminating the previous need for multiple steps in telemetry reporting. The new setup allows for direct data reporting from a companion process on the Lambda function, enhancing observability and performance insights, particularly when combined with AWS's built-in tools like AWS X-Ray. This integration caters to developers' needs for better debugging and monitoring capabilities in serverless environments, addressing one of the main challenges highlighted by users of the Serverless Framework. New Relic's collaboration with AWS through this new integration reflects its status as an AWS Advanced Technology Partner, providing deeper insights into serverless application performance.