LogWarning

LogWarning refers to a function or method provided by logging libraries that records messages at the warning severity level. A warning indicates that something unexpected occurred or could lead to problems, but the operation can continue.

Common usage patterns include LogWarning(message) where message is a descriptive string; optional metadata may be supplied, such as a tag, exception object, or structured fields (category, source, or correlation id). In many languages, the call might be LogWarning(format, args) or LogWarning(message, exception).

Typical behavior: the entry is written to configured sinks (console, files, monitoring systems) and may appear in development and production logs depending on level configuration. It does not interrupt program flow, unlike errors or critical failures.

Best practices: reserve LogWarning for genuine issues that merit attention but not failure, avoid leaking sensitive data, keep messages concise but informative, and include context where possible. Use structured logging where supported to enable filtering and querying.

See also: LogInfo, LogError, LogDebug, logging frameworks, structured logging.