How do I set up log4net in my .NET application?

How do I set up log4net in my .NET application?

To set up log4net, first install the log4net NuGet package in your project.

What configuration do I need to add for log4net?

You need to add a log4net configuration section in your App.config or Web.config file.

Can you provide an example of the configuration?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

<configuration>
  <log4net>
    <appender name="ConsoleAppender" type="log4net.Appender.ConsoleAppender">
      <layout type="log4net.Layout.PatternLayout">
        <conversionPattern value="%date [%thread] %-5level %logger - %message%newline" />
      </layout>
    </appender>
    <root>
      <level value="DEBUG" />
      <appender-ref ref="ConsoleAppender" />
    </root>
  </log4net>
</configuration>

How do I initialize log4net in my code?

You can initialize log4net by calling log4net.Config.XmlConfigurator.Configure(); in your application startup.