loggeneration
Log generation is the process by which software systems produce log messages during their operation. Logs record events such as errors, warnings, informational messages, transactions, and performance metrics. They serve debugging, auditing, incident response, and monitoring, helping operators understand system behavior over time.
Logs originate from applications, services, databases, middleware, and infrastructure components. Common formats include plain text and
Log levels help control verbosity: error, warning, info, debug, and trace. Logging frameworks and system loggers
Security and privacy considerations are important: avoid logging sensitive data, redact PII where possible, and enforce
Best practices include defining a consistent schema, using structured logging, including correlation or request IDs, normalizing