.NET logging framework [closed]

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In java world you have log4j and a a pretty decent logging framework, is there anything like that for C#/.NET?

Answer 1

I'd still say Log4Net is a safer options. Many other open source projects also use it, if you ever include one that does, then you've just reduced a dependency.

Answer 2

There's also nLog, which is rather similar, but a bit more lightweight with less configuration.

Answer 3

Look at TraceSources and TraceListeners. It is built into .NET and configured with the config file.

Answer 4

The comments here seem to agree with Developer Dude and nzpcmad, as do I. Use Bit Factory, also called The Object Guy's Logging Framework.

Answer 5

We've always used the MS P&P Enterprise Library Logging Application Block. It's not particulary cool or elegant, but it is pretty flexible and well designed. Main reason I think we use it is that we use a lot of the other components from the EL, and they of course all have dependencies on the logging module. More Info Here.

Answer 6

No doubt, try: this. Hands down, it is the best for most applications. It isn't bloatware.