Question 1

How do I set up Storyboard for a Node.js and React app?

Accepted Answer

Install the core library and necessary listeners like storyboard-preset-console for basic output, configure WebSocket listeners for server-client communication, and enable the browser extension listener on the client side. The README provides detailed examples for integrated setups.

Question 2

Storyboard vs Winston: which is better for logging?

Accepted Answer

Storyboard excels in hierarchical logging and real-time cross-boundary tracing, ideal for async, distributed applications. Winston is more traditional with a broader ecosystem of transports and is better suited for general-purpose logging without the need for story-based organization.

Question 3

Can I use Storyboard without the Chrome DevTools extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, logs can still be output to console, files, or other listeners, but you lose the rich visualization, remote monitoring, and interactive features that the extension provides, which are key selling points.

Question 4

How to filter logs dynamically in production with Storyboard?

Accepted Answer

Use the STORYBOARD environment variable or programmatic config to set filters, and leverage the DevTools extension to adjust them remotely in real-time without restarting the application, as highlighted in the log filtering section.

Question 5

Does Storyboard support logging to databases like MongoDB?

Accepted Answer

Not out of the box; only PostgreSQL is supported via a plugin. However, the plugin architecture allows writing custom listeners for other databases, though this requires additional development effort.

Question 6

Is Storyboard secure for remote log access in production?

Accepted Answer

Remote access is opt-in and can be authenticated with custom logic, but enabling WebSocket servers exposes logs, so proper authentication, encryption, and network security measures are essential to prevent unauthorized access.

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