How can I set up logging for my Django app on Elastic Beanstalk?

How can I set up logging for my Django app on Elastic Beanstalk?

To set up logging for your Django app on Elastic Beanstalk, you can configure the logging settings in your Django settings file. You can use the built-in logging module to define loggers, handlers, and formatters.

What specific settings do I need to add to my settings.py?

You should add a LOGGING dictionary in your settings.py. Here's a basic example:

LOGGING = {
    'version': 1,
    'disable_existing_loggers': False,
    'handlers': {
        'console': {
            'class': 'logging.StreamHandler',
        },
    },
    'loggers': {
        'django': {
            'handlers': ['console'],
            'level': 'INFO',
        },
    },
}

How do I view the logs once they're set up?

You can view the logs in the Elastic Beanstalk console under the 'Logs' section. You can also SSH into your instance and check the logs in the /var/log/web.stdout.log and /var/log/web.stderr.log files.

Can I send logs to an external service?

Yes, you can configure a logging handler to send logs to an external service like Sentry or Loggly by adding the appropriate handler in your LOGGING configuration.