tail
A Go package that emulates BSD tail functionality for reading continuously updated files with log rotation support.
What is tail?
Tail is a Go package that emulates the functionality of the BSD `tail` command, allowing Go applications to read from continuously updated files in real-time. It solves the problem of monitoring log files and other dynamically changing files by providing a simple API to follow file changes as new content is appended. The package is specifically designed to handle log rotation scenarios commonly encountered in production systems.
Go developers building applications that need to monitor log files, process real-time data streams, or implement file-based monitoring systems. System administrators and DevOps engineers creating monitoring tools in Go will find it particularly useful.
Developers choose Tail because it provides a reliable, native Go implementation of file tailing with full log rotation support, eliminating the need to shell out to system commands. Its simple API and focus on production scenarios make it a robust choice for log processing applications.
Overview
Go package for reading from continously updated files (tail -f)
Use Cases
Best For
- Monitoring application log files in real-time within Go services
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