How can I customize the logging format in Python?

How can I customize the logging format in Python?

You can customize the logging format in Python using the format parameter in the basicConfig method.

Can you give me an example of a custom logging format?

Sure! You can set a format like this: logging.basicConfig(format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s').

What do the placeholders like %(asctime)s mean?

The %(asctime)s placeholder represents the time when the log entry was created. Other placeholders include %(levelname)s for the log level and %(message)s for the log message.

Is it possible to log to a file with a custom format?

Yes, you can log to a file by specifying the filename parameter in basicConfig, like this: logging.basicConfig(filename='app.log', format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s').