Every time I have had an AI create a representation of me it always gives me a full head of hair. The only good thing about AI, so far.

After more than 4 days trying to figure out the best way to explain logging I have come to the conclusion that for those just starting out with Java the only reasonable choice is the logger in Java, java.util.logging.
Logback, Log4j2, and the interfaces System.Logger and SLF4J just muddy the waters. I know that in using a facade/interface I can easily change implementations. Does this ever happen in the wild? Differences in the Levels is another pain in the ass. Time for KISS.

You can read about my Java conferences at: https://www.omnijava.com/2026/01/23/my-java-conferences/

My monitoring station for the 2026 JChampions Conference that begins on Thursday at 9:00 AM EST. Visit https://jchampionsconf.com/schedule.html
for the link to each session to watch it live or anytime after.

The 2026 JChampions Conference begins on Thursday at 9:00 AM EST. You only need visit https://jchampionsconf.com/schedule.html
for the link to each session to watch it live or anytime afterwards till the end of time.

The online and free JChampions Conference is coming up on Jan 22, 23, 26, and 27. There will be 28 sessions for ALL Java developers presented by Java Champions.
https://jchampionsconf.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JChampionsConf/streams
Tickets from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jchampions-conference-online-tickets-1977195901165

The online and free JChampions Conference is coming up on Jan 22, 23, 26, and 27. There will be 28 sessions for ALL Java developers presented by Java Champions.
https://jchampionsconf.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JChampionsConf/streams
Tickets from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jchampions-conference-online-tickets-1977195901165

The online and free JChampions Conference is coming up on Jan 22, 23, 26, and 27. There will be 28 sessions for ALL Java developers presented by Java Champions.
https://jchampionsconf.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JChampionsConf/streams
Tickets from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jchampions-conference-online-tickets-1977195901165

The online and free JChampions Conference is coming up on Jan 22, 23, 26, and 27. There will be 28 sessions for ALL Java developers presented by Java Champions.
https://jchampionsconf.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JChampionsConf/streams
Tickets from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jchampions-conference-online-tickets-1977195901165