Question 1

How to set up Serilog.Exceptions for Entity Framework Core?

Accepted Answer

Install the Serilog.Exceptions.EntityFrameworkCore NuGet package and add the DbUpdateExceptionDestructurer during configuration to avoid logging sensitive data like entire database schemas. Always follow the warning in the README to prevent data exposure.

Question 2

Does Serilog.Exceptions slow down logging performance?

Accepted Answer

It's optimized with custom destructurers for common exceptions to minimize reflection overhead. Reflection is used only for unsupported types, and expensive operations are done once per exception-type, so impact is minimal in most cases.

Question 3

How to add a custom exception destructurer in Serilog.Exceptions?

Accepted Answer

Create a class implementing IExceptionDestructurer, then add it during setup using WithDestructurers in the DestructuringOptionsBuilder. The README provides an example with ArgumentExceptionDestructurer for reference.

Question 4

Serilog.Exceptions vs standard Exception.ToString() logging?

Accepted Answer

Serilog.Exceptions captures detailed properties not in ToString(), such as nested validation errors, which is essential for debugging complex exceptions. However, it requires proper sink configuration to output these properties, unlike default logging.

Question 5

How to filter out StackTrace in Serilog.Exceptions logs?

Accepted Answer

Use the WithIgnoreStackTraceAndTargetSiteExceptionFilter or implement a custom IExceptionPropertyFilter during configuration with DestructuringOptionsBuilder to skip redundant properties and reduce log clutter.

Question 6

Can Serilog.Exceptions work with console sink?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you must adjust the output template to include {Properties:j} to display enriched exception details, as mentioned in the getting started section. Otherwise, the console sink won't show the extra data.

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