Apache Log4j Alternatives

Apache Log4j is described as 'Apache log4j is a Java-based logging utility. It was originally written by Ceki Gülcü and is now a project of the Apache Software Foundation. log4j is one of several Java logging frameworks' and is an app. There are three alternatives to Apache Log4j for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Self-Hosted solutions and BSD. The best alternative is tinylog, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Apache Log4j are LOGBack and Java Logger.

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Apache log4j is a Java-based logging utility. It was originally written by Ceki Gülcü and is now a project of the...

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tinylog
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tinylog is a lightweight logging framework with static logger class for Java and can be configured by a fluent API as well as by properties files. Log entries can be written to the console, in files or databases.
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LOGBack
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Logback is intended as a successor to the popular log4j project, picking up where log4j leaves off.
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Java Logger
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A simple and powerful logging framework to use as an alternative to Apache Log4j, and javaUtilLogging.
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Outdated (last update was in 2015), possibility has the same Vulnerability has Log4j.
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tinylog

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LOGBack

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Java Logger

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