log/slog: Structured Logging in Go

An exploration of Go's new standard library package for structured logging, introduced to provide better logging capabilities and performance.

Key Topics Covered

• slog Package Overview: Introduction to Go's new structured logging standard
• Structured vs Unstructured Logging: Benefits and use cases for each approach
• Performance Improvements: How slog enhances logging performance
• Handler Patterns: Custom handlers and configuration options
• Migration Strategies: Moving from existing logging solutions to slog
• Best Practices: Effective patterns for structured logging in production

Audience Takeaways

Attendees learned:

• How to implement structured logging with the new slog package
• Performance benefits of the new logging approach
• Practical patterns for adopting slog in existing applications
• Best practices for logging in Go applications
• Migration paths from other logging libraries

Presented to the Utah Go User Group, sharing insights about this important addition to Go's standard library and its impact on Go development practices.