[Feature] Integrate Python Logging into Codebase for Improved Management

[naishasinha]

Problem

The current codebase relies on simplistic print() statements for debugging purposes, resulting in limited visibility, traceability, and debugging capabilities. As we expand the codebase for Quantifying the Commons, this approach will hamper our ability to effectively manage and diagnose issues for a much larger system, leading to inefficiencies in development, troubleshooting, and maintenance processes.

Description

Integrate Python logging into the codebase to improve logging capabilities. Python's logging module provides advanced features such as log levels, log formatting, logging to files, and integration with external logging systems. By implementing Python logging, we can enhance the maintainability, readability, and debugging experience of the codebase.

Alternatives

Another alternative is to use third-party logging libraries instead of Python's built-in logging module. However, although some third-party libraries do offer additional features and customization options, they may introduce dependencies and compatibility issues. This is why using Python's logging module would be a better option for this codebase.

Implementation

• I would be interested in implementing this feature.

[IamMQaisar]

I would love to work on this feature, when confirmed, can @TimidRobot you assign me this?

[TimidRobot]

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[TimidRobot]

Also see creativecommons/ccos-scripts for examples of logging with scripts and libraries

[naishasinha]

Also see creativecommons/ccos-scripts for examples of logging with scripts and libraries

Would you prefer I do it how it's done in this repository to keep consistency?

[TimidRobot]

Also see creativecommons/ccos-scripts for examples of logging with scripts and libraries

Would you prefer I do it how it's done in this repository to keep consistency?

Not necessarily, but the way it's done there encapsulates a lot of trial and error regarding logging from loaded modules. This project doesn't have shared modules, yet, but I expect that to change. I would focus on creating the simplest solution for the current codebase with the addition of being able to log from a shared module.

I created an issue to create a shared library:

• [Feature] refactor scripts to put shared code in a shared library #91

[naishasinha]

Not necessarily, but the way it's done there encapsulates a lot of trial and error regarding logging from loaded modules. This project doesn't have shared modules, yet, but I expect that to change. I would focus on creating the simplest solution for the current codebase with the addition of being able to log from a shared module.

Sounds good, I will keep that in mind when implementing it!

I created an issue to create a shared library:

• [Feature] refactor scripts to put shared code in a shared library #91

I will also work towards issue #91 as soon as I'm done with this one.