What are Winston logging transports?

Can you explain what Winston logging transports are?

Winston logging transports are essentially storage devices for log messages in Node.js applications. They allow you to send logs to different destinations like files, databases, or external services.

How do I set up a file transport in Winston?

To set up a file transport, you can use the winston.transports.File class. Here's a simple example:

const winston = require('winston');

const logger = winston.createLogger({
  transports: [
    new winston.transports.File({ filename: 'combined.log' })
  ]
});

Can I use multiple transports at the same time?

Yes, you can use multiple transports simultaneously. Just add them to the transports array when creating the logger.

What are some common transports used with Winston?

Common transports include File, Console, Http, and MongoDB. Each serves different logging needs.