Question 1

How to set up SwiftyBeaver in a SwiftUI app?

Accepted Answer

Initialize SwiftyBeaver in the SwiftUI app's init method, add destinations like console, and use the logger globally. The README provides a SwiftUI example in the Usage section showing this setup.

Question 2

SwiftyBeaver vs CocoaLumberjack: which is better for iOS?

Accepted Answer

SwiftyBeaver is more modern with Swift-native support and colorful console logging, while CocoaLumberjack is older but has a larger ecosystem. Choose SwiftyBeaver for simplicity and Swift integration, CocoaLumberjack for advanced features and Objective-C compatibility.

Question 3

Can SwiftyBeaver log to a remote server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, via custom destinations. The README mentions a Google Cloud destination, and you can create your own for other servers by customizing the logging format and output.

Question 4

How to change log colors in SwiftyBeaver?

Accepted Answer

Colors are based on log levels and can be adjusted by modifying destination settings. The README shows customizing log level words and symbols, but deeper color changes may require overriding default behavior in custom destinations.

Question 5

Is SwiftyBeaver lightweight for mobile apps?

Accepted Answer

It's designed as lightweight, but adding multiple destinations or custom formats can increase overhead. For very performance-sensitive apps, test the impact on binary size and runtime.

Question 6

How to filter logs by level in SwiftyBeaver?

Accepted Answer

Use the built-in log level calls (verbose, debug, etc.) and configure destinations to output only specific levels. The Advanced Topics documentation covers filters for more granular control.

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