go.vmgware.dev/logger

Introduction

go.vmgware.dev/logger is a powerful logging utility crafted for Go applications. It provides color-coded console outputs and supports multiple log levels, facilitating effective debugging and monitoring in both development and production environments.

Features

• Multiple Log Levels: Supports detailed categorization with DEBUG, INFO, WARN, and ERROR levels.
• Colorful Console Outputs: Enhances log readability with color-coded messages, improving visibility for better troubleshooting.
• Formatted Messages: Offers methods to log messages with formatting, allowing dynamic content integration.
• Concurrency-Safe: Designed to be safe for concurrent use within Go applications, ensuring log integrity across multiple goroutines.
• Easy to Integrate: Simple setup and customizable, making it an excellent choice for any Go project.

Installation

go get go.vmgware.dev/logger

Usage

After installing, import the logger into your project and set up the logging as needed:

package main

import (
 "go.vmgware.dev/logger"
)

func main() {
 logger.Setup(logger.DEBUG, "app.log")
 defer logger.Close()

 // Log messages at various levels
 logger.Info("MAIN", "Application is starting")
 logger.Warn("MAIN", "Running on deprecated version")
 logger.Error("DATABASE", "Failed to connect to the database")
 logger.Debugf("DATABASE", "Connection attempt to %s failed", "server.local")
}

Configuration

The logger is ready to use with minimal configuration but can be fully customized to fit the needs of any project:

• Set global log levels to control output verbosity.
• Configure log file paths for persistent logging.

Acknowledgements

Inspired by Uptime Kuma's robust logging mechanism, adapted and enhanced for the Go environment.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

Source

The original inspiration for this logger can be found in the Uptime Kuma repository: Uptime Kuma Log Source