- What is czim/laravel-json-context-logging used for?
- It adds structured JSON context to Laravel logs so each log entry can include request-scoped key/value data such as user IDs, request IDs, and job metadata. This makes tracing and debugging production issues easier while keeping output PSR-3 friendly. It is intended for Laravel applications that want richer log context without building a custom logging layer.
- How do I install czim/laravel-json-context-logging in Laravel?
- Add the package with Composer and apply the package documentation's configuration for enabling JSON context formatting on your Laravel logging channels. Because 0.9.1 is a patch-level change, installation should not require data migration or major configuration changes beyond the normal Composer update and regression test pass.
- Which Laravel and PHP versions are supported by czim/laravel-json-context-logging 0.9.1?
- The provided release context does not list an exact PHP or Laravel support matrix for 0.9.1, so verify the package's composer.json and README before upgrading. It is a pre-1.0 package, so confirm compatibility rather than assuming semver guarantees. Run your application test suite on the target Laravel and PHP versions as part of validation.
- What changed in version 0.9.1 of this package?
- Version 0.9.1 is described as a correctness and compatibility patch for the package's logger factory. The factory now implements its declared interface, improving container resolution, dependency injection, type-hinted consumers, and interface-based test doubles. It is not presented as a new product feature, so expect a drop-in 0.9.x upgrade with regression testing rather than a migration.
- Can I use this package for request-scoped context like user IDs and request IDs?
- Yes, the package is designed to add structured JSON context to Laravel logs, including request-scoped key/value data such as user IDs and request IDs. It also supports job metadata, which helps correlate background work with application events. The exact configuration for injecting and propagating that context should follow the package documentation.
- How do I test logging context with Laravel and this package?
- Use Laravel's normal testing and container-resolution patterns, and verify that your logger factory is resolved through the interface you expect. Because 0.9.1 makes the factory interface-conformant, interface-based test doubles should be easier to use, but custom factories or decorators need their method signatures checked. Exercise real logging paths and assert the emitted JSON context in unit or integration tests.
- What are the production risks of upgrading to 0.9.1?
- The risk is low but not zero. The main concern is downstream code that depended on the previous non-conformant factory behavior, custom logger factories, decorators, or container bindings that assumed the factory did not satisfy the interface. Run CI, staging, and logging-path checks before production rollout, especially if you have customized logging channels.
- Does this package work with PSR-3 logging in Laravel?
- The package is described as producing PSR-3 friendly output with structured JSON context, so it fits Laravel logging setups that expect PSR-3-compatible loggers. The 0.9.1 interface-conformance patch also improves fit with type-hinted consumers and container-driven resolution. Confirm the exact interface and output formatting against the package source and your Laravel version.
- How does czim/laravel-json-context-logging compare with Laravel's default logging?
- Laravel's default logging is flexible but does not automatically attach request-scoped JSON context such as user IDs, request IDs, and job metadata to every entry. This package adds that structured context so production logs are easier to trace and query. It is not a replacement for log aggregation or monitoring tools; it improves the payload your application emits to them.
- What maintenance considerations apply to this pre-1.0 package?
- Treat 0.9.x as pre-1.0 software: schedule dependency updates deliberately and verify semver expectations rather than assuming API stability. Ongoing maintenance should be low for standard Laravel teams, but custom logger factories, decorators, and container bindings need clear ownership. Review changelogs and interface definitions before each upgrade, then run unit, integration, and static-analysis checks.