Tinylog

TinyLog: Lightweight Java Logging Framework

A simple, fast and small in size Java logging framework providing a basic yet flexible API for writing log messages with support for multiple log levels and output destinations.

What is Tinylog?

tinylog is an open-source, lightweight logging framework for Java. It is designed to be simple, fast and small in size compared to other popular logging libraries like Logback or Log4j.

Some key features of tinylog include:

• Small footprint - the core library is around 30KB in size
• Fast performance - up to 50% faster than Logback
• Simple API - easy to use with sensible defaults
• Support for slf4j - can serve as a drop-in replacement
• Multiple logging backends - console, file, database etc.
• Custom log levels and formatting
• MIT license - free for commercial use

tinylog focuses on providing a fast, lightweight solution for basic logging requirements. For most applications, it can serve as an easy and dependency-free alternative to heavier frameworks. The small size and simple configuration makes it well-suited for microservices, cloud and serverless deployments.

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