Observability·Observability essentials

Logs

Structured logs are searchable and safe.

Intermediate 10 min read Lesson 2 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Emit JSON.
  • Include request ids.
  • Never log secrets.

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Structured logs are searchable and safe.

  • Emit JSON.
  • Include request ids.
  • Never log secrets.
log.jsJavaScript
console.log(JSON.stringify({ level: 'info', requestId: 'abc', route: '/api/courses' }))
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