Logging

Logging is a critically important aspect of web application development. Because a web request typically spans multiple layers in an application, intelligently placed logging statements can help developers debug problems and understand how their application is behaving.

In the traditional servlet/JSP environment, logging is not provided out-of-the-box. It is something that must be configured separately. JDK logging is available, but it requires some work to set up. The result is that the same logging solution must be re-implemented every time a new project is started, and core logging statements might be missed.

To address these issues, Mojave uses SLF4J, a simple logging facade framework. Critical logging statements are placed throughout the framework core code, with varying levels of importance. This ensures that the application is easy to debug and trace. And because a facade pattern is used, you are free to use Log4J, JDK logging, or any logging framework you wish, as long as it is supported by SLF4J.

As an example, if you wish to use Log4J in your application along with Mojave, simply include the SLF4J-Log4J binding jar (obtained through the SLF4J distribution download) and the Log4J jar in your lib folder, and configure Log4J using the approaches provided by the Log4J framework. Mojave framework logging messages will appear through the Log4J mechanism you've configured, along with your application-specific logging messages.