log4j performance

Question

I\'m developing a web app, and I\'d like to log some information to help me improve and observe the app. (I\'m using Tomcat6)

First I thought I would use StringBuild

Answer 1

Make sure you have a proper logging strategy. That means make sure you define what to log and have it separated into debug, trace, info, warning and error as well some others if you need them. Also make sure you give the ability to switch it on and off to enact performance/debugging as needed.

Logging can have a significant impact on a heavily used site/app, Also logging too much gives you more information than you can sort through. Logging sometimes is the only post-incident debugging tool you have so make sure you make it count.