Best Practices for Logs and Metrics in Software Development
Abstract: Logs and metrics are essential in software applications. Logs record important events, errors, and messages, helping developers understand the application's operation and fix problems efficiently. Properly written logs save valuable debugging time when issues arise. Metrics provide numerical data about performance, such as response times, resource usage, and overall efficiency. This data helps teams monitor the application's health, optimize performance, and plan for future needs. By examining metrics, teams can address issues before they affect users. This paper explores the importance of logs and metrics in software development, explaining when and where to use them and outlining best practices for effective management. The goal is to guide development teams in using logs and metrics to improve application reliability, performance, and security.
Keywords: Logs, metrics, software applications, debugging, performance optimization
How to Cite?: Krishna Mohan Pitchikala, "Best Practices for Logs and Metrics in Software Development", Volume 11 Issue 1, January 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1644-1646, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24716000608, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24716000608