#so you think a database solution can be more scaleable?
#about mysql and postgresql, i've read that mysql now
Errr.. If I may ask.. what are you doing?
I've written a couple of logging APIs both for C++, and Java. I've
written both for use of our developers.. here are some of the things I
found out while developing the APIs:
1. Developers hate NOT to have like sprintf-like, or Java formatting type
for formatting messages.
2. Developers like to able to "tail" the log file so they know what's
going on during debugging, and in deployment.
3. Everyone likes to be able to control the verbosity of the messages.. so
"severity" or "verbosity" level is a must.
4. Developers have different formatting needs.. so they like to be able to
control the format of the messages
5. Administrators PRAY that the logs roll at certain dates/times so they
don't have to change if the log files are getting too big.. to the point
that it lows down the system.
6. As simple at it may seem, token replacement for filenames is one of
the most sought after feature -- e.g. {hostname}.{date}.joyce.jimenez.log
7. Developers, and administrators a like want to be able to turn-on or off
message buffering so they can control when messages will show up in
the file -- very important when debugging, or tracing something something
8. Message logging is one of the most important pieces in developing
software..
stay cool..
jeff --
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