Apache log4j Reviews (142)

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Apache log4j Reviews (142)

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Users consistently praise the ease of use and flexibility of Apache log4j, highlighting its ability to manage logs across different levels and formats, which simplifies debugging and enhances application monitoring. Many appreciate its customization options that allow for tailored logging configurations, although some note that the setup can be complex and may require extensive configuration files.

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shreyas v.
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shreyas v.
Senior Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Very nice plugin for logging purposes."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache log4j?

Rolling appenders in boxes with low memory Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache log4j?

1] In distributed environment , no idea how to design

2) we need to restart the app everytime we change the log level Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sagun P.
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Sagun P.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"Logging is crucial for a well built application and log4j here is the leading champ."
5/5
What do you like best about Apache log4j?

Logging features which can be controlled by simply editing a configuration file. No need to touch the application binaries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache log4j?

With no logging, the trees grow to huge heights and the environment is greatly strengthened. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rainielle-John A.
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Rainielle-John A.
Senior Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"I highly recommend it for easy debugging, testing and tracking code tasks."
5/5
What do you like best about Apache log4j?

Easy to setup and available in central maven repository. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache log4j?

High server memory usage which I think normal depends on how frequent you do logging in your code? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mayur P.
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Mayur P.
Senior Software Developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Helpful and provide details error message when appropriate logging levels are used."
5/5
What do you like best about Apache log4j?

Supports Custom Java Object not just Strings.

Asynchronous Loggers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache log4j?

Nothing as such. For Framework development I choose SLF4J as underlying logging /library implementation depends on the framework chosen by the user Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alfiya M.
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Alfiya M.
Software Development Lead
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Easy to use for developer"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Apache log4j?

Easy to find exact location for error, debugging becomes easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache log4j?

Not very developer friendly messages, if more insights can be provided will help Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Santos S.
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Santos S.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"I'm a Software Engineer using Java, Spring, Angular, ..."
5/5
What do you like best about Apache log4j?

Log my project flow using log.info, log.debug, log.error, etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache log4j?

for the moment I don't have disgust using log4j, this is fun using with Lombok Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"A great tool for Debbug"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache log4j?

Many feature i like most

- Easy to implement

- Easy to configure

- Easy to find issue

- Help to debbug when multiple error in product

- Good features in Log4J

- Easy to compatible with java Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache log4j?

While creating a file .properties but its best for loggin Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Davor B.
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Davor B.
Junior Software Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"I have best experience with log4j, it really make my live easier"
5/5
What do you like best about Apache log4j?

It is easy for use. And has best methods to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache log4j?

I really have not bad experience with log4j. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gundeep V.
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Gundeep V.
Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Logging API"
5/5
What do you like best about Apache log4j?

Helps you configure properties how you want logging can be done Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache log4j?

Properties file configuration is a bit technical sometimes to decipher for non programmers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Keerthi B.
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Keerthi B.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"Great logging tool!!!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache log4j?

Easy to install and use!!!

Can track logs well!!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache log4j?

It's not like dislike, but I think more generic or what we say, more repeating log formats can be added as extended version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.