Logging Best Practices Skill

Version: 1.0.0

Purpose

This skill provides guidelines for implementing effective logging in applications. It focuses on wide events (also called canonical log lines) - a pattern where you emit a single, context-rich event per request per service, enabling powerful debugging and analytics.

When to Apply

Apply these guidelines when:

• Writing or reviewing logging code
• Adding console.log, logger.info, or similar
• Designing logging strategy for new services
• Setting up logging infrastructure

Core Principles

1. Wide Events (CRITICAL)