betterstack_logtail_node_structured_logging_quickstart.ts

1import { Logtail } from "@logtail/node";
2
3// Initialize the Logtail client with your source token
4const logtail = new Logtail("YOUR_SOURCE_TOKEN");
5
6async function runQuickstart() {
7  // Send a simple log message
8  await logtail.info("Logtail is up and running!");
9
10  // Send a log message with additional structured data
11  await logtail.info("An item has been added to the cart", {
12    item: {
13      id: 1,
14      name: "T-shirt",
15      price: 19.99,
16    },
17    user: {
18      id: "user_123",
19    }
20  });
21
22  // Ensure all logs are flushed before exiting
23  await logtail.flush();
24}
25
26runQuickstart().catch(console.error);