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What is a logging
framework, and why do I need one?
Logging...
Logging is the process of notifying some entity of a particular event. An
entity can be the system console, a file on disk, a database, or a remote
computer, to name a few. Events can be simple debug information for an
application in development, runtime exceptions for an application in a
production environment, or a record of actions taken by a user--such as
visiting a web page.
Framework...
A framework is a group of classes that form the foundation for a subset of
functionality in an application. Frameworks should be designed to be
extendible, flexible, and adaptable to the precise requirements of any given
application. And, of course, a good framework should be relatively easy to use.
Okay, so why do I need a logging framework?
Logging is important to all but the simplest of applications. You can choose to
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write logging code throughout your application that doesn't provide
the flexibility and maintainability of a framework, or
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write your own framework, or
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use a quality framework that already exists.
Do
you have a version of this framework for .NET?
Yes
Who else uses a logging framework authored by The Object Guy?
Frameworks and tools authored by The Object Guy are currently
being used in numerous commercial applications, by independent software
consultants, and by custom application developers.
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