Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Logging – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
The recording of events, states or actions performed by a system, typically for debugging, auditing or monitoring purposes.
In simple words
The app writes a diary of what it did, used later to debug or audit.
Exam tip
Structured logs make monitoring and observability far more effective.
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