structured-logs-rfc-34

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of inconsistent and unstructured logging in Java services, making logs difficult to parse, analyze, and debug.

Core Features & Use Cases

• RFC-34 Compliance: Enforces structured JSON logging standards.
• Logback Configuration: Provides guidance on setting up Logback for JSON output.
• Structured Arguments: Demonstrates how to add contextual data to logs.
• Use Case: When developing a new microservice or refactoring an existing one, use this Skill to ensure all logs are structured, searchable, and contain essential context for observability.

Quick Start

Add the Logstash Logback Encoder dependency and use kv() to add structured fields to your logs.