Logging Standards

When to Log

• Initialization of a Command
• Command interruption
• Subsystem methods
• The execute function of a Command when it doesn't repeat

When Not to Log

• The execute function of a Command when it constantly repeats

How to Log

1. Add logger to top of class file like below. Replace with the class name.
   Logger logger = Robot.getLogger(<Class>.class);
2. Use logger by calling the logger.info() or logger.fine() methods.
   Example Initializing log statement in the initialize method of a Command:
   logger.info("[Initializing: <ClassName>]");
   Example Initializing log statement in the method of the Climber Subsystem. Posts what it is doing and some info on the status of the subsystem:
   logger.fine("Latch Released: " + "ArmLatch=" + armLatch.get());");
3. Use appropriate log level:
   • Use logger.fine for all subsystem classes.
   • Use logger.info for all command classes.