Structured logging, log transport, and storage

Structured logging, log transport, and storage are related concepts that can help you manage and analyze your application logs more effectively. Let’s look at structured logging in depth in this section.

Structured logging

Structured logging is a method of logging where log messages are formatted as a set of key-value pairs or as JSON objects. This format makes logs more machine-readable and allows for easier parsing, filtering, and analysis. When combined with appropriate log transport and storage mechanisms, structured logging becomes a powerful tool for monitoring and troubleshooting in microservices architectures.

Here are some benefits of structured logging:

• Machine readability: Structured logs are easily parseable by machines, facilitating automated log analysis.
• Contextual information: Key-value pairs allow the inclusion of contextual information with log messages, aiding in troubleshooting.
• Consistency...