Apache Logging Services

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Apache Logging Services provides and maintains open-source software related to the logging of application behavior, released at no charge to the public.

Target Customer

Software developers and engineering teams building applications who need robust logging capabilities across multiple languages (Java, Kotlin, Scala, C++, and .NET).

Key Differentiator

Open-source, Apache-licensed logging frameworks across multiple languages under a single Apache Software Foundation project, governed by a dedicated Logging Services PMC and offering several language-specific interfaces (Log4j, Log4cxx, Log4Net, Kotlin/Scala bindings, Log4j Audit).

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in content

Pain Points

1Need robust, industrial-grade logging frameworks across multiple programming languages
2Requirement for auditing and advanced log processing capabilities
3Desire for open, community-governed logging software with a permissive license

Key Features

1Log4j: Java logging framework (API, implementation, and components)
2Log4j Kotlin: Kotlin-friendly interface to log against the Log4j API
3Log4j Scala: Scala-friendly interface to log against the Log4j API
4Log4cxx: C++ logging framework modeled after Log4j
5Log4Net: Port of Log4j to the .NET runtime
6Log4j Audit: Audit logging framework built upon Apache Log4j
7Advanced Log Processing related components

Target Customer Industries

1Technology

Decision Makers

1Vice President, Apache Logging Services
2PMC Chair
3PMC Member
4Committer

Client Results

1Access to a suite of open-source logging frameworks at no cost
2Cross-language logging capabilities (Java, Kotlin, Scala, C++, .NET)
3Auditing and advanced log processing options via dedicated subprojects

Competitive Advantages

1Open-source with Apache License 2.0
2Multi-language support (Java, Kotlin, Scala, C++, .NET)
3Governance by The Apache Software Foundation and an established PMC
4Free to use and modify

Key Benefits

1Free, open-source logging solutions

2Cross-language framework offerings (Java, C++, .NET, Kotlin, Scala)

3Dedicated auditing and advanced log processing capabilities

4Structured governance and community-driven development

Additional Product Information

Product Description

The Apache Logging Services project creates and maintains open-source software related to the logging of application behavior and released at no charge to the public.

Target Market

Developers and engineering teams building software applications who need reliable logging solutions across multiple programming languages

Unique Value Proposition

A single, ASF-governed open-source ecosystem offering robust logging frameworks across multiple languages under the Apache License, with dedicated subprojects for Java, C++, .NET, Kotlin, Scala, and audit/log processing capabilities.

Technical Requirements

Not explicitly specified in content; references to Java, Kotlin, Scala, C++, and .NET indicate language/platform scope rather than concrete system requirements

Pricing Model

Free to use under the Apache Software License 2.0

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