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• Receive Application Errors via Yahoo Messenger by Romin Irani   - [Clicks: 143]
  In this article, we look at integrating application error logging and Instant Messenger technology. Apache log4j is a widely used Logging API and we will extend log4j to stream our logging events via Yahoo Messenger. The end result will be receiving a Yahoo Instant Message (IM) whenever an error occurs in an application that you have deployed.
  [Includes sample code]
  http://today.java.net/pub/a/today/2005/09/16/errors-via-yahoo-im.html - Sep, 2005
• Effective logging practices ease enterprise development by Charles Chan   - [Clicks: 415]
  Bumps along the road are almost inevitable in enterprise development, and if you want to effectively tackle bugs in the late stages of the development process, you're going to need an effective logging strategy. But logging effectively in an enterprise application requires planning and discipline. In this article, consultant Charles Chan guides you through some best practices to help you write useful logging code from the beginning of your project.
  http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/java/library/j-logging/ - Aug, 2005
• Cover Story: Log4j vs java.util.logging by Joe McNamara   - [Clicks: 354]
  This article will help you choose a logging API by evaluating two of the most widely used Java logging libraries: the Apache Group's Log4j and the java.util.logging package (referred to as "JUL"). This article examines how each library approaches logging, evaluates their differences and similarities, and offers a few simple guidelines that will help you decide which library to choose.
  http://www.sys-con.com/story/?storyid=48541&DE=1 - Mar, 2005

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• Pro Apache Log4j, Second Edition  by Samudra Gupta   - [Clicks: 228]
  In development scenarios where things can't be run in a debugger, or when you run the risk of masking the problem, logs are the greatest source of information about running a program. Pro Apache Log4j, Second Edition provides best practices guidelines and comprehensive coverage of the most recent release, version 1.2.9. Step by step, the book explains core concepts, from basic to advanced. Code samples are in Java and include guidelines for different application-specific needs. You'll also learn how to extend the API to write custom components and best practices for using the feature-rich log4j API.
  Apress, Hardcover - Jun, 2005

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