Structured logging focuses on capturing data in a consistent and machine-readable format.
Unlike traditional text-based logs, structured logs are more straightforward to query and analyse, making extracting insights and debugging issues simpler.
In this post, we'll take a look at an example of how structured logging with Pino.
Pino is a popular and fast Node.js logging library that is designed for high-performance and low-overhead logging. It has many useful features, including support for structured logging, log levels, and log redaction.
Pino logging redaction allows you easily redact sensitive information logs, ensuring applications remain secure and compliant with regulations.