Server Side Logging vs No Logging

Developers should implement Server Side Logging to troubleshoot production issues, track user behavior, and comply with security or regulatory requirements, such as auditing access logs meets developers should consider no logging in high-performance or security-critical applications where logging overhead can impact latency or expose sensitive data. Here's our take.

Server Side Logging

Nice Pick

Developers should implement Server Side Logging to troubleshoot production issues, track user behavior, and comply with security or regulatory requirements, such as auditing access logs

Pros

• It is critical for applications with high availability needs, like e-commerce platforms or financial services, where real-time monitoring and historical analysis of server performance are necessary to prevent downtime and optimize resources
• Related to: log-aggregation, structured-logging

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

No Logging

Developers should consider No Logging in high-performance or security-critical applications where logging overhead can impact latency or expose sensitive data

Pros

• It is particularly useful in microservices architectures, real-time systems, and environments with strict compliance requirements, as it reduces storage costs and attack surfaces
• Related to: observability, distributed-tracing

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Server Side Logging is a concept while No Logging is a methodology. We picked Server Side Logging based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Server Side Logging wins

Based on overall popularity. Server Side Logging is more widely used, but No Logging excels in its own space.