log4net

The Apache log4net library is a library to output log statements to a variety of output targets.

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Features

Below, we share some highlights from log4net Features.

Ready-to-Use

log4net includes a wide range of built-in modules for common and advanced use cases.

  • Appenders targeting files, network sockets, databases, SMTP servers, etc.

  • Layouts that can render Text, XML, JSON, Syslog, etc. formatted outputs

  • Filters based on log levels, regular expressions, etc.

Reliability

log4net is built with solid reliability in mind. It can automatically reload its configuration upon modification and will do so without losing log events while reconfiguration occurs.

Performance

When configured correctly, log4net can deliver excelling performance without sacrificing reliability.