log4cxx ☆
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Description:
Library of C++ classes for flexible logging
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ApacheLogging  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: logging c++ apache monitoring debugging
Install: brew install log4cxx
About:
Log4cxx is a logging framework for C++ applications, part of the Apache Logging Services project. It provides a robust and high-performance API for tracing, debugging, and monitoring application behavior. It is highly configurable and supports various output destinations and formats.
Key Features:
  • Hierarchical logger categories for granular control
  • Multiple output appenders (files, console, sockets)
  • XML and properties file configuration support
  • Internationalization (i18n) support
Use Cases:
  • Debugging complex C++ applications
  • Auditing application activity for security
  • Performance monitoring and error tracking
Alternatives:
  • spdlog – Header-only and generally faster, but Log4cxx offers a more traditional enterprise-grade configuration ecosystem.
  • Boost.Log – Part of the Boost library collection, offering deep integration but with a heavier dependency footprint.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 8:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4d6b73c7
Sep 14, 2024 3:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 84e554bb
Jan 7, 2023 12:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 48e37ab1
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