14.1. Logging About

  • Do not print

  • Always use logger

  • Logs can be displayed on console

  • Logs can be redirected to file

  • Logs can be redirected to database

  • Logs can be silenced (certain level)

  • Logs can be rotated

  • Logs can change format

>>> import logging
>>>
>>>
>>> def run():
...     logging.warning('Program start')
...     for number in range(0,3):
...         logging.info(f'Current number: {number}')
...     logging.warning('Program end')
>>>
>>>
>>> run()  
WARNING:root:Program start
WARNING:root:Program end

14.1.1. Further Reading