How do I set up logging in ASP.NET?

How do I set up logging in ASP.NET?

To set up logging in ASP.NET, you can use the built-in logging framework. First, add the Microsoft.Extensions.Logging package to your project.

What are the different logging providers I can use?

You can use various logging providers like Console, Debug, EventSource, and third-party providers like Serilog or NLog.

Can you show me a code example for logging?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

public class Startup
{
    public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services)
    {
        services.AddLogging(config =>
        {
            config.AddConsole();
            config.AddDebug();
        });
    }
}

How can I log exceptions?

You can log exceptions by using the ILogger interface. For example:

try
{
    // Your code here
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
    logger.LogError(ex, "An error occurred.");
}