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Apache Camel, Logging, FAQ, Logging Frameworks, Log4J, SLF4J, Logback Apache Camel, logging frameworks, Log4J, SLF4J, Logback, JUL, custom appender, Camel processor, JSON Log Event, Log API, framework agnostic, vendor neutral, log statements Apache Camel routes can use different logging frameworks (Log4J, SLF4J, Logback, JUL). Nodinite is framework-agnostic. Options: custom appender, Camel processor bean, or direct HTTP to Log API. Recommended: Camel processor for full control.

What if my routes use different logging frameworks (Log4J vs SLF4J)?

What if my Apache Camel routes use different logging frameworks (Log4J vs. SLF4J vs. Logback)?

Nodinite is logging-framework agnostic. You output [JSON Log Event][] format to intermediate storage—doesn't matter whether you use Log4J, SLF4J, Logback, JUL, or custom code.

Option 1 (Custom Appender): Create Log4J2/Logback appender that converts log statements to [JSON Log Event][] format and writes to file/database. Camel routes use standard logger: log.info("Processing Order {}", orderId).

Option 2 (Camel Processor): Create reusable Camel processor bean that formats [JSON Log Event][] and writes to intermediate storage. Routes call: .process("nodiniteLogger").

Option 3 (Direct HTTP): Camel routes POST [JSON Log Event][] JSON directly to [Log API][] endpoint (synchronous—not recommended for high-volume routes).

Recommendation: Start with Option 2 (Camel processor) for full control and vendor-neutral design. Later migrate to Option 1 (custom appender) if you want to leverage existing Log4J/SLF4J statements across 200 routes without changing .log() calls.

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