Implement a Better Logging System

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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Debugging production issues is currently challenging due to inconsistent logging practices and a lack of structured logging.

Describe the solution you'd like

I propose implementing a comprehensive logging system that includes:

• Structured logging using JSON format for all logs.
• Inclusion of standard fields such as timestamp, severity levels, and correlation IDs for tracing.
• Context injection to provide meaningful information about each logged event.
• Different log levels (DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR) to categorize log messages appropriately.
• Proper retention policies to ensure logs are maintained for a suitable period without cluttering the storage.

Describe alternatives you've considered

• Relying on plain text logs which are difficult to search and analyze.
• Using manual JSON formatting which can lead to inconsistencies.
• Implementing Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools without a solid logging foundation.

Additional context

This logging system will significantly enhance our observability and debugging capabilities. It will allow us to trace requests through the application, making it easier to identify performance bottlenecks and errors. Additionally, it will help in maintaining compliance with logging best practices, especially when handling sensitive data.

Let’s ensure we set a strong foundation for observability from the start!