For more complex applications, it’s likely you will want to use a third-party logging library. Java’s native logging package, (JUL), may be sufficient for many developers, but there are several widely used third-party libraries that provide additional features and improved performance. We’ll also go over how using a third-party logging service or platform can be particularly useful in getting the most out of your Java logs. We will also go over some best practices that can help you get the most out of your Java logs, including why you should write your logs to a file in JSON format and how to enrich your logs with extra context and metadata. How to use a centralized logging solution to analyze, filter, and alert on your logs.How to augment your logs so they include more useful information.How to create, configure, and format your Loggers.The main Java logging frameworks and facades.But, with a variety of available libraries and configuration options, getting started logging in Java can be challenging. Logging your Java applications is essential to getting visibility into application performance and troubleshooting problems.
