Logging plays a critical role in every application. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to use Apache Log4j 2.x and highlight best practices that can help you in getting started and improve logging capabilities. Additionally, we’ll discuss various key features and improvements of Log4j 2.x over its predecessor, Log4j 1.x.
Not even Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the world wide web, could have predicted the pace or breadth of its expansion over the last 30 years. Once, the web was only accessible via clunky desktop computers: today, it can also be reached from laptops, tablets, mobile phones and even smartwatches. What’s more, consumers want native apps that are unique to a particular platform and they expect updates to be provided seamlessly.
Do you know that log files in Linux can quickly consume disk space if not managed properly? This can lead to performance issues and even system crashes. Log files? What exactly are they, and why should they matter to anyone using Linux-based systems? Log files are essential components of any Linux-based system. They are text files that contain information about system events, including errors, warnings, and other important messages.
Logging is ancient history. You know – old and outdated. At one time, it was the best method – like sending carrier pigeons to convey messages – but we live in an ever-changing world. Long gone are the days in which logging was the primary method when troubleshooting and debugging. Any developer who was written millions of log lines can attest to the fact that they’ve probably needed to access maybe 1% of those.
This article will teach you how to monitor Ruby errors without using a service like Honeybadger! Learn about Ruby's built-in errors, how to use log levels and tagging to customize the log output, display errors on the front-end, and more.
Cloud logging services have long been plagued by limitations and high costs, hindering companies’ ability to achieve true flexibility in their operations. One of the primary obstacles is the lack of flexibility in traditional cloud logging services, which often require companies to make upfront decisions about log levels and storage capacity, locking them into fixed plans for extended periods.