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What is logging in .NET Core?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
Logging records application events for monitoring and debugging.
Deep explanation
.NET Core provides built-in logging abstraction supporting multiple providers like Console, Debug, and third-party libraries such as Serilog. Logging levels help categorize logs.
Real-world example
Tracking API usage and diagnosing production issues.
Common mistakes
- Logging sensitive information
- excessive logging.
Follow-up questions
- What are log levels?
- What is structured logging?