- Added AnyValue serialization/deserialization, batch support in debug exporter, early TLS validation, and a GetOrInsertDefault method for optional configs.
- Fixed a potential collector shutdown deadlock and corrected unix socket endpoint validation in the OTLP exporter.
- Introduced breaking changes: removed NewRequestsSizer, deprecated ProfilesDictionary, upgraded OTLP protobuf to v1.8.0, and deprecated exporterhelper experimental symbols.