API for Apache Log4J, a highly configurable logging tool that focuses on performance and low garbage generation. It has a plugin architecture that makes it extensible and supports asynchronous logging based on LMAX Disruptor.

LicenseApache 2.0
CategoriesLogging Frameworks
Tagslmaxlogginglog4japacheapi
HomePage https://logging.apache.org/log4j/2.x/
DateJun 16, 2025
Filespom (4 KB)  jar (341 KB)  View All
RepositoriesCentralLoohpJames
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#7 in Logging Frameworks
Used By10,579 artifacts

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Annotation Lib
Apache 2.0
org.jspecify » jspecify${jspecify.version}1.0.0
OSGi
Apache 2.0
org.osgi » org.osgi.core 6.0.08.0.0

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Ralph Goersrgoers<at>apache.orgrgoersPMC MemberNextiva
Gary Gregoryggregory<at>apache.orgggregoryPMC MemberThe Apache Software Foundation
Scott Deboysdeboy<at>apache.orgsdeboyPMC Member
Remko Popmarpopma<at>apache.orgrpopmaPMC Member
Nick Williamsnickwilliams<at>apache.orgnickwilliamsPMC Member
Matt Sickermattsicker<at>apache.orgmattsickerPMC MemberApple
Bruce Brouwerbruce.brouwer<at>gmail.combbrouwerCommitter
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Mikael Ståldalmikes<at>apache.orgmikesPMC MemberSpotify
Carter Kozakckozak<at>apache.orgckozakPMC Member
Volkan Yazıcıvy<at>apache.orgvyPMC Chair
Ron Grabowskirgrabowski<at>apache.orgrgrabowskiPMC Member
Piotr P. Karwaszpkarwasz<at>apache.orgpkarwaszPMC Member
Christian Grobmeiergrobmeier<at>apache.orggrobmeierPMC Member

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