Which API Should I use to log in java

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I am building a mid-sized standalone console based java application and I must log various events that can take place. I am not sure about which API to use. I have looked upon Logback Project and log4j. I am concerned if these are the right one, since both of the seem to have extensive uses in the web application projects. Please help me decide if I am better using the default java.util.logging API or should I use another frameworks; if so which one.

Thanks!

Take a look at http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1375911/compare-log4j-and-logger — Swapnil, Jan 09 '13 at 07:01
Did you check if they are used in desktop projects? In any case, the question is not appropriate for this forum. — Miserable Variable, Jan 09 '13 at 07:01
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/354837/whats-up-with-logging-in-java — Hulk, Jan 09 '13 at 07:01
This blog provides an interesting overview: http://antoniogoncalves.org/2012/09/06/i-need-you-for-logging-api-spec-lead/ — Oscar Castiblanco, Jan 09 '13 at 07:02

Drogba · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-09T07:11:20.787

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I recommend slf4j.(it's written by the same guy who did log4j) You can read more from here

edited Jan 09 '13 at 07:11

answered Jan 09 '13 at 07:02

Drogba

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@codeMan - well slf4j is a facade ... not a framework. – Stephen C Jan 09 '13 at 07:30

Which API Should I use to log in java

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