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Creating a Custom Logger for a Node.js Application using Errsole

Venki on August 23, 2024

Every robust logging system consists of three key components: a Collector, a Storage, and a Visualizer. Popular Node.js logging modules like Winsto...
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Aakanksha Kumari

By integrating Errsole, your logger does more than just record error and performance data—it automatically captures detailed logs and sends them to a centralized dashboard. This streamlines the process of diagnosing and resolving issues, helping to improve the stability and maintainability of your applications in production.

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Esha Lal

Great article! It really explains Errsole as a full-fledged logging tool for Node.js. I really liked the detailed breaking down from real-time notifications on errors to the built-in dashboard. It's good to realize that Errsole can replace traditional log collectors and even enhance error management with its functionality. Will definitely let my colleagues know about this awesome library!

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Kuddana Dinesh

This is a great and insightful article that really explains the benefits of using advanced logging tools in Node.js projects.

Errsole is a comprehensive Node.js logger and debugger that combines features like log storage, real-time alerts, dashboards, and error tracking in one tool. It’s ideal for high-traffic applications and simplifies error management. Compared to popular libraries like Winston and Pino, Errsole offers more all-in-one capabilities, making it a great choice for efficient debugging and logging in both large and small projects.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive tool, Errsole is definitely worth considering.
Thank you for this post..

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Priyanshi Siwach

Reading this blog, I got to know how errsole is advantageous over other logging libraries.
It is not just a log collector but provides the whole logging solution, is easy to integrate into our application, enables us to attach meta data to log messages and also has the log level "alert" which is very beneficial for critical errors but should not be overused.

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Ankita Mahapatra

"Thank you for the detailed explanation of Errsole's capabilities. The integrated dashboard, real-time alerts, and error tracking, which together make it a super-advanced logging solution for node.js applications with high traffic, have been highly valued. I’m curious about how Errsole handles performance overhead in large-scale applications with extensive logging, especially when using the alert function frequently." Although it is possible to introduce some minor latency, is there a preferred way to manage it effectively? I am anticipating trying it out in my projects!"

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This article offers a detailed guide on creating a custom logger for Node.js using Errsole. It highlights the importance of effective logging for real-time error monitoring and debugging, enhancing application reliability and maintainability in production environments.

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Raunak Agarwal

A concise guide on integrating Errsole for complete logging in Node.js. It covers setting up custom loggers, managing log storage, and using real-time alerts. Perfect for developers looking for a robust all-in-one logging solution!

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Baishnavi Sharma

In the case of multiple errors, how does Errsole prioritize the most critical error that needs to be addressed first?

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Kuddana Dinesh • Edited

Great question....

I got to know that , Errsole prioritizes critical errors using the logger.alert function, which sends real-time notifications for high-priority issues like payment or database failures. Developers can include detailed contextual information using logger.meta to help quickly identify and resolve these critical problems. By focusing on key errors without flooding notifications, Errsole ensures that the most urgent issues get addressed first.

I hope this answer is clear and useful.
Thank you

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Samprity Mukherjee

A complete solutions for logging in Node.js, also providing a log storage, a dashboard and real time notifications for continuous updates. This guide is very helpful to understand what Erssole comes with and how to install and use it in Node.js applications.

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Shubham Poddar

In this blog, we learned that creating a custom logger for a Node.js application helps you track important events, errors, and information in a way that fits your specific needs. By building your own logger, you can format logs, set different log levels (like info, warning, error), and decide where to save these logs (such as in files or a database). This approach makes debugging and monitoring your application easier and more effective.

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Shruti Tagade • Edited

Thank you for this detailed blog! It helped me understand how Errsole offers a complete logging solution for Node.js, including log storage, a built-in dashboard, and real-time alerts for critical errors. The explanation on using logger.alert and logger.meta to manage and debug critical issues like payment or database failures was particularly insightful.

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Baishnavi Sharma

As per my understanding Errsole is a great library for handling errors and logging. It tends to enhance the developer experience in understanding the potential errors in Node.js application.

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