How do I benchmark logging overhead using logrus in Go?

Benchmarking logging overhead using Logrus in Go can help you understand the performance impact of logging in your application. This guide will show you how to perform a simple benchmark to measure the time taken for logging operations.

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Learn how to benchmark logging overhead using Logrus in Go to understand the performance implications of your logging strategy.
package main

import (
    "github.com/sirupsen/logrus"
    "testing"
)

func BenchmarkLogInfo(b *testing.B) {
    logger := logrus.New()
    for i := 0; i < b.N; i++ {
        logger.Info("This is a log message")
    }
}

func BenchmarkLogError(b *testing.B) {
    logger := logrus.New()
    for i := 0; i < b.N; i++ {
        logger.Error("This is an error message")
    }
}
    

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