Log levels and severities
Log levels and severities are used to categorize log messages based on their importance, urgency, and impact on the system. They help in filtering and prioritizing log messages during analysis, troubleshooting, and monitoring. Here are common log levels and their corresponding severities:
- Debug:
- Severity: Lowest.
- Description: Used for detailed debugging information that is typically only relevant during development or when diagnosing specific issues.
- Example: Printing variable values, function entry/exit points.
- Info:
- Severity: Low.
- Description: Provides general information about the application’s operation. These messages are usually relevant for system administrators or when monitoring system health.
- Example: Startup messages, configuration details.
- Warning:
- Severity: Moderate.
- Description: Indicates potential issues or abnormal conditions that do not necessarily require immediate action but should be monitored.
- Example: Resource shortages...
