How can I format log messages in Python?

How can I format log messages in Python?

In Python, you can format log messages using the logging module. You can specify the format using the format parameter in basicConfig.

Can you show me an example of how to set that up?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

import logging

logging.basicConfig(format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s', level=logging.INFO)
logging.info('This is an info message.')

What other formatting options are available?

You can include various attributes like %(name)s, %(filename)s, and %(lineno)d to customize your log messages further.

Is it possible to log to a file instead of the console?

Yes, you can log to a file by specifying the filename parameter in basicConfig. For example:

logging.basicConfig(filename='app.log', format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s', level=logging.INFO)