code: def _configure(self, manager, connect_api_instance, observer_params):
          
          self._manager = manager
          self._api = connect_api_instance
          self._observer_params = self._observer_params or {}
          self._observer_params.update(observer_params)
docs: Configure behind-the-scenes settings for the channel
  
          These are required in addition to the parameters provided
          on instantiation