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Logging in .NET

• 06/23/2023

There are five sample source code projects in this collection of samples. The samples are written in C# and the content of the related docs is covered inLogging in .NET articles. In addition to an overview, there are in-depth articles discussing logging providers, compile-time logging source generation, details for implementing a custom logging provider, information on high-performance logging, and console log formatting.

Sample prerequisites

The samples are written in C# and targets .NET 6. It requires the.NET 6.0 SDK or later.

Building the sample

To download and run the sample, follow these steps:

1. Download and unzip the sample.
2. In Visual Studio (2022 or later):
   1. On the menu bar, chooseFile >Open >Project/Solution.
   2. Navigate to the folder that holds the unzipped sample code, and open the C# project (.csproj) file.
   3. Choose theF5 key to run with debugging, orCtrl+F5 keys to run the project without debugging.
3. From the command line:
   1. Navigate to the folder that holds the unzipped sample code.
   2. At the command line, typedotnet run.

More information

• Logging in .NET
• Logging providers in .NET
• Compile-time logging source generation
• Implement a custom logging provider in .NET
• High-performance logging in .NET
• Console log formatting