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Table of Contents

  • Starting With Python’s Logging Module
    • Exploring the Root Logger
    • Adjusting the Log Level
    • Formatting the Output
    • Logging to a File
    • Displaying Variable Data
    • Capturing Stack Traces
  • Creating a Custom Logger
    • Instantiating Your Logger
    • Using Handlers
    • Adding Formatters to Your Handlers
    • Setting the Log Levels of Custom Loggers
    • Filtering Logs
  • Conclusion
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