@storybook/node-logger

What is @storybook/node-logger?

The @storybook/node-logger package is a utility for logging within the Storybook ecosystem, specifically tailored for Node.js environments. It provides a standardized way to handle logging across different parts of Storybook applications, making it easier to debug and maintain code.

What are @storybook/node-logger's main functionalities?

Customizable logging levels

This feature allows developers to log messages at different levels (info, warn, error), which can be useful for filtering logs based on their importance or severity.

const { logger } = require('@storybook/node-logger');

logger.info('Information message');
logger.warn('Warning message');
logger.error('Error message');

Consistent log formatting

Ensures that all log messages follow a consistent format, making it easier to read and analyze logs.

const { logger } = require('@storybook/node-logger');

logger.info('Starting application...');
logger.error('Failed to start application');

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winston

Winston is a multi-transport async logging library for Node.js. Compared to @storybook/node-logger, Winston offers more flexibility and customization options, including multiple storage options for logs, custom log levels, and the ability to query logged data.

bunyan

Bunyan is a simple and fast JSON logging library for Node.js services. It provides a similar structured logging approach as @storybook/node-logger but with additional features like log rotation, stream-based logging, and a dedicated CLI for better log viewing.