A Go package that enhances the standard log package with level-based filtering while maintaining compatibility.
logutils is a Go package that enhances the standard library's `log` package by adding log level filtering capabilities. It solves the problem of controlling log verbosity in Go applications without forcing developers to adopt a completely new logging framework. By maintaining compatibility with the existing `log` interface, it provides a lightweight upgrade path for better logging.
Go developers who are using the standard `log` package and want to add log level filtering without switching to a third-party logging library. It's ideal for projects seeking minimal changes to improve logging control.
Developers choose logutils because it offers a straightforward, non-disruptive way to add level-based logging to Go applications. Its unique selling point is that it augments the standard logger instead of replacing it, avoiding ecosystem fragmentation and reducing migration effort.
Utilities for slightly better logging in Go (Golang).
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Works seamlessly with existing log.Print calls, allowing unconverted messages to print as before, reducing migration effort.
Adds severity-based filtering (e.g., DEBUG, WARN, ERROR) to control log verbosity, as demonstrated in the example code.
Augments the standard logger without introducing complex dependencies, preserving the simplicity of Go's built-in logging.
Avoids creating yet another logging package by enhancing the standard library, reducing ecosystem fragmentation.
Only provides level filtering; lacks advanced features like structured logging, log rotation, or multi-destination output.
Requires developers to prepend level tags (e.g., [DEBUG]) to log messages manually, which can be error-prone and inconsistent.
Log levels are set at initialization and cannot be changed dynamically at runtime, limiting flexibility in production environments.