Daily Term: Logging

Logging

Logging is the practice of recording events, errors, and activities in a system for debugging, auditing, and analysis. For example, a web server might log each HTTP request with its timestamp, status code, and user agent. Logs are stored in files or systems like ELK Stack for searching and visualization. Logging helps diagnose issues and track system behavior but can generate large volumes of data, requiring careful management and retention policies.

Date: 2025-09-05