Serilog 2 Enrichers: Getting Common Information into Log Entries from Pluralsight

Supercharge your log entries for your ASP.NET Core applications using Serilog Enrichers. We'll cover standard enrichers and custom enrichers for HttpContext information. All without cluttering application code!

Serilog is a powerful logging framework for .NET applications, but many log entries still miss critically important pieces of information needed to fully analyze or troubleshoot problems. In this course, Serilog Enrichers: Getting Common Information into Log Entries, you will learn foundational knowledge of leveraging Serilog enrichers for ASP.Net Core web projects. First, you will learn standard enrichers for things like the machine name and assembly information. Next, you will discover custom enrichment that includes information from the HttpContext to support information regarding the query string and logged-in users - both in API and MVC websites. Finally we'll look at custom enrichment and exception details. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Serilog enrichers needed to supercharge your own ASP.NET Core applications with awesomely consistent log entries.

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Course Overview

Enrichers: Getting Additional Information into the Entries

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores various enricher options to include useful information in logs, such as machine name and assembly

Teaches how to add important information to log entries in ASP.NET Core web applications, including HttpContext, query string, and logged-in user details

Focuses on common and custom enrichers, providing a practical approach to log enhancement

Suitable for developers working with ASP.NET Core applications who want to improve logging capabilities

Instructed by Erik Dahl, an experienced professional in the field

Requires students to be familiar with ASP.NET Core and basic logging concepts

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Serilog 2 Enrichers: Getting Common Information into Log Entries with these activities:

Review advanced programming and software engineering fundamentals

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Review the fundamentals of software development to strengthen your base and prepare for more advanced concepts in this course.

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Go over basic data structures and algorithms.
Revise design patterns and principles.
Practice coding problems in your preferred programming language.

Join a Study Group for Serilog Enrichers

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In a group setting, you can learn from the experiences and different viewpoints from others taking the same course.

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Find a group of peers who are also taking the course
Meet regularly to discuss the course material

Follow tutorials on logging using Serilog in ASP.NET Core applications

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Supplement your learning by exploring tutorials that demonstrate the practical application of Serilog in ASP.NET Core applications.

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Find tutorials from reputable sources.
Follow step-by-step instructions to implement Serilog in your own projects.
Experiment with different Serilog configurations and enrichers.

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Participate in group discussions or code reviews on Serilog implementation

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Engage with other learners to exchange ideas, discuss implementation strategies, and provide feedback on Serilog usage.

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Join online forums or discussion groups related to Serilog.
Initiate or participate in discussions about Serilog implementation.
Review and provide constructive feedback on code examples shared by others.

Write a Summary of Course Content

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Summary writing helps to solidify understanding and key points of the course.

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Go through each section of the course
Write a short summary of the key points

Create code snippets or blog posts on Serilog best practices

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Solidify your understanding by sharing your knowledge through code snippets or blog posts, focusing on best practices for using Serilog in ASP.NET Core.

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Choose specific topics related to Serilog best practices.
Develop code samples or write blog posts that illustrate these practices.
Share your content with others through platforms like GitHub, Medium, or your blog.

Solve coding challenges using Serilog to enhance log output

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Test your understanding by solving coding challenges that require you to implement Serilog enrichers to improve log output.

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Find online coding challenges or create your own.
Design solutions that utilize Serilog enrichers for additional log details.
Run your solutions and analyze the resulting log output.

Develop a GitHub Project Using Custom Enrichers

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This activity will allow you to gain practical experience through a GitHub project.

Browse courses on GitHub

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Create a new GitHub repository
Add code to use custom enrichers in an ASP.NET Core application

Contribute to Serilog or related open-source projects

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Extend your learning beyond the classroom by contributing to Serilog or other open-source projects related to logging in .NET.

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Explore Serilog's GitHub repository and identify areas where you can contribute.
Fork the repository and create a new branch for your changes.
Implement your enhancements or bug fixes.
Submit a pull request with detailed documentation of your changes.

Build a small logging framework in .NET using Serilog as a reference

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Challenge yourself by creating your own logging framework inspired by Serilog's design principles.

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Research and understand the core concepts of logging frameworks.
Design and implement your own logging API and underlying architecture.
Develop custom enrichers and sinks to extend the functionality of your framework.
Test and evaluate your framework using real-world scenarios.

Career center

Learners who complete Serilog 2 Enrichers: Getting Common Information into Log Entries will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

Data Analyst roles often involve working with logs to debug production systems. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help build a foundation for working with logs. You'll be able to gather critical information that can help when troubleshooting. For example, getting information about logged-in users and data from the query string.

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Technical Support Specialist

Technical Support Specialists provide technical support to users of software and hardware products. They must be able to understand and troubleshoot problems that users encounter. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help build a foundation for working with logs, which is critical for Technical Support Specialists.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They must be able to understand and troubleshoot problems that occur during the software development lifecycle. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help build a foundation for working with logs, which is critical for DevOps Engineers.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers help manage and operate cloud computing systems. They must be able to understand and troubleshoot problems that occur with cloud systems. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help build a foundation for working with logs, which is critical for Cloud Engineers.

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Information Technology Manager

Information Technology Managers are responsible for managing and overseeing information technology systems. They must be able to understand and troubleshoot problems that occur with IT systems. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help build a foundation for working with logs, which is critical for Information Technology Managers.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for testing and validating software systems to ensure that they meet requirements. They must be able to identify and report bugs and other issues. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help build a foundation for working with logs, which is critical for Quality Assurance Analysts.

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Computer Systems Analyst

Computer Systems Analysts are responsible for analyzing and designing computer systems. They must be able to understand and troubleshoot problems that occur during the development process. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help build a foundation for working with logs, which is critical for Computer Systems Analysts.

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Web Developer

Web Developers are responsible for designing and developing websites. They must be able to understand and troubleshoot problems that occur during the development process. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help build a foundation for working with logs, which is critical for Web Developers.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer networks. They must be able to understand and troubleshoot problems that occur with networks. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help build a foundation for working with logs, which is critical for Network Administrators.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help build a foundation for working with logs, which is critical for Information Security Analysts.

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Full-Stack Developer

Getting insight into which system components are behaving abnormally is a critical aspect of full-stack development. As a Full Stack Developer, you operate across the entire software development lifecycle. You must consider not only the front-end experience, but also how it interacts with the back-end and vice-versa. With a greater understanding of how to get common information from logs, such as machine name and assembly data, you'll be better equipped to analyze and debug issues.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts are responsible for analyzing and designing software systems. They must be able to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and design systems that meet those requirements. This course on Serilog Enrichers provides foundational knowledge of how to leverage Serilog enrichers for ASP.Net Core web projects, which can help Systems Analysts supercharge their own applications with awesomely consistent log entries.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software systems. They must be able to analyze and troubleshoot problems that arise during the development process. This course on Serilog Enrichers provides foundational knowledge of how to leverage Serilog enrichers for ASP.Net Core web projects, which can help Software Engineers supercharge their own applications with awesomely consistent log entries.

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Software Architect

Software Architects help design and build software systems, typically leading teams of Software Engineers. As a Software Architect, you need to keep the 'big picture' in mind, ensuring that the system meets all requirements and performs well. This course on Serilog Enrichers can help you understand how to get common information from logs, which can be critical for debugging and performance tuning.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators handle a variety of important tasks, including designing, managing, and monitoring databases. They often need to troubleshoot issues with databases and this course on Serilog Enrichers can be helpful in that regard. It's not a course about databases, but knowing how to work with logs can be very helpful for a Database Administrator.

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