This session will present two specifications for adding debug and traceability to log messages.
The Operators have continuously requested both of these and have made their voices heard in the meetups about this. The following specs will be presented for discusion and improvement:
Error codes in Log Message Headers: Unique error codes provide both memorable mnemonics for operators and exact location in the code base where the message was generated. This enhances real time debuggability during ongoing operations. Syslog standards have a usable field for this and will register as a dash (-) if no value is present, allowing "while you're in there" improvements.
RequestID partial history in Log Message Headers: Request IDs are now part of many of the log message contents. Operators have stated they would also like them in headres along with a way to trace back through the request to originating requests and/or folks. The Specification will provide a method to do this through the key/value pairs field of the Syslog style error messages, utilizing three key/value pairs.
specsare forthcoming but will be available before the summit for comments and changes. The forum should provide through discussion and real time modifications, the path to the final specs and for blueprints.
