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Life & fun · September 28, 2014

Simple logger and debugger for Go programs

Simple logger for Go programs. Allows custom formats for messages. - apsdehal/go-logger

Simple logger and debugger for Go programs launched on September 28, 2014 with 32 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.

In plain words

go-logger is a logging and debugging tool for Go programs that enables developers to create custom message formats. The library provides a straightforward way to handle logging tasks in Go applications with flexible formatting options. It targets Go developers who need simple, customizable logging functionality for their projects.

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