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Here's a comparison table that presents slog in a favorable light compared to logrus, zap, and zerolog, emphasizing points that highlight its strengths:
Why Choose slog?
Native Integration: Being part of the standard library (Go 1.21+), slog is tightly integrated with the Go ecosystem, ensuring compatibility and no external dependencies.
Performance: Optimized for structured logging with minimal overhead, making it suitable for high-performance applications.
Simplicity and Extensibility: Offers a clean API that's easy to use while remaining highly extensible with custom handlers.
Future-Proof: Long-term support guaranteed by the Go team, unlike external libraries that rely on community contributions.
JSON and Structured Logging: Provides built-in, type-safe support for JSON and structured logging without requiring additional configuration.
This comparison positions slog as the best choice for Go projects, especially for developers seeking a future-proof, high-performance, and standard library solution.
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