Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Logging
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Feb 20, 2023 Dive into the intriguing world of logging in web development! Learn why logging goes beyond mere debugging and discover the critical role it plays in monitoring and understanding system behavior. The conversation explores what to log, what to avoid, and where to store logs effectively. Plus, hear about powerful tools like Logtail and Pino that can streamline your logging process. With practical anecdotes and expert insights, this discussion is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their application’s performance and security.
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Using Logs as a Treasure Trail
- Use logs as a treasure trail to figure out what happened, from debugging to understanding user behavior.
- Log information like user actions, data submissions, and emails sent to piece together events.
The Case of the Undefined Image Request
- Wes Bos shares a story about struggling to find the source of an undefined request in his logs.
- It turned out to be a typo in an image tag's source attribute, highlighting the importance of thorough logging.
Essential Information for Server-Side Logs
- Include timestamps, request types, paths, response times, and log types (info, error) in your server-side logs.
- Use color-coding to distinguish log types for better visibility and quick identification of errors.