Logging all incoming requests in an Express app can be a useful way to track and analyze traffic. In this blog post, we will explore a simple method of achieving this by logging requests to the console.
To implement this solution, we will use the express-requests-logger
package, which provides a convenient middleware for logging requests. Let’s get started!
First, you need to install the express-requests-logger
package by running the following command in your terminal:
npm install express-requests-logger
Once the package is installed, you can import it into your Node.js app using the following code:
import audit from 'express-requests-logger'
Next, we need to add the express-requests-logger
middleware to our Express app. This can be done by inserting the following line of code:
app.use(audit())
With these simple steps, you have successfully set up request logging for your Express app!
Alternatively, you can achieve similar results by manually logging requests using a custom middleware. Here’s an example:
app.use((req, res, next) => {
console.log(req);
next();
});
However, the benefit of using express-requests-logger
is that it provides numerous options, including formatting and filters, making it a more robust and efficient solution.
In conclusion, logging all requests in an Express app can be effortlessly implemented by leveraging the express-requests-logger
package. This enables you to easily monitor and analyze incoming traffic without the need for complex setups.
Tags: Express.js, Logging, Middleware