This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Damilare Osibanjo
The Core Problem: Logging Has Become Too Heavy
In many Node.js projects, logging libraries try to handle too much at once:
- complex configuration files
- confusing APIs
- nested options that make setup slower than writing your own wrapper
- blocking writes that slow down the event loop
- inconsistent performance between development mode and production
I wanted to create a logger that didn’t feel like a burden. You should be able to add it to a project quickly and rely on it without thinking too much.
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Dev-Dami/tini-log
The Philosophy Behind dd-tinylog
1 . It is Lightweight
Minimal overhead. Fast defaults. Async transports avoid blocking.
2 . It is Flexible
Use text or JSON, choose timestamps, customize prefixes, and change log levels on the fly.
3 . Making Simple Structures
Child loggers offer clear separation between modules, requests, or components.
Real Usage Example
- Installation
npm install dd-tinylog
- Simple Use of logger
import { Logger } from 'dd-tinylog';
const logger = new Logger({
level: 'info',
async: true,
colorize: true,
transports: [
{ type: 'console' },
{ type: 'file', options: { path: './logs/app.log' } },
],
prefix: '[My-App]',
timestamp: true,
});
logger.info('Server started');
logger.warn('Low disk space');
logger.error('Database error', { code: 500 });
- Child Loggers
const requestLogger = logger.createChild({
prefix: '[Request-123]',
context: { requestId: 'req-123' },
});
requestLogger.info('Processing request');
This keeps logs organized without needing separate logger files or duplicated configuration.
Where Does This Library Fit
- Web servers and APIs
- CLI tools
- Background workers
- Microservices
- Development and testing
Regardless of the environment, the goal is the same: keep logs flowing without slowing everything else down.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Damilare Osibanjo
Damilare Osibanjo | Sciencx (2025-11-19T20:44:53+00:00) Why I Built dd-tinylog: A Lightweight Logging Library Made for Speed and Simplicity. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/11/19/why-i-built-dd-tinylog-a-lightweight-logging-library-made-for-speed-and-simplicity/
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