Introduction to BrowserSync Logger

BrowserSync is a powerful tool for synchronizing browser testing and debugging. The `browsersync-logger` is an extension that facilitates detailed logging to make debugging and monitoring easier. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the various APIs of `browsersync-logger` with several code examples for each one. By the end of this article, you will have a good handle on how to utilize `browsersync-logger` for your web development needs.

Getting Started with BrowserSync Logger

First, let’s install the package:

  npm install browsersync-logger --save-dev

Import and configure the logger in your BrowserSync setup:

  
    const browserSync = require('browser-sync').create();
    const logger = require('browsersync-logger');

    browserSync.init({
      server: './app',
      logLevel: 'info',
      plugins: [logger()]
    });
  

Useful API Methods in BrowserSync Logger

The `browsersync-logger` offers several useful methods for logging various events and statuses. Here are some of them:

logRequests

Log incoming requests with details:

  
    logger.logRequests((req) => {
      return `${req.method} ${req.url}`;
    });
  

logConnections

Log new connection events with client details:

  
    logger.logConnections((connection) => {
      return `Client ${connection.id} connected from ${connection.address}`;
    });
  

logEvents

Log custom events happening within BrowserSync:

  
    browserSync.emitter.on('my-event', logger.logEvents('Custom Event:', (eventData) => {
      return `Event occurred: ${eventData}`;
    }));
  

API Example Application

Here is an example application to demonstrate the use of the above APIs:

  
    const browserSync = require('browser-sync').create();
    const logger = require('browsersync-logger');

    browserSync.init({
      server: './app',
      logLevel: 'info',
      plugins: [logger()]
    });

    logger.logRequests((req) => {
      console.log(`Request: ${req.method} ${req.url}`);
    });

    logger.logConnections((connection) => {
      console.log(`Client ${connection.id} connected from ${connection.address}`);
    });

    browserSync.emitter.on('my-event', logger.logEvents('Custom Event:', (eventData) => {
      console.log(`Event occurred: ${eventData}`);
    }));

    browserSync.reload('my-event', {message: 'User action'});
  

Conclusion

The `browsersync-logger` is a highly useful extension for BrowserSync that can significantly ease the debugging process by providing detailed logs. With the APIs and examples provided in this guide, you should be well-equipped to integrate and utilize `browsersync-logger` in your projects.

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