Can I log sensitive data like credit card numbers?

No, you should never log sensitive data. Best practices recommend masking sensitive information (e.g., showing only the last four digits of a card) before logging to maintain security and compliance.

How do I create a custom log file in SFCC?

Use Logger.getLogger(category, fileNamePrefix) to direct output to a custom file. The file will follow the pattern custom-prefix-hostname-appserver-date.log.

Where are custom log levels configured?

Log levels and custom categories are managed in the Salesforce B2C Commerce Business Manager under Administration > Operations > Custom Log Settings.

What is the benefit of using NDC in B2C Commerce?

Nested Diagnostic Context (NDC) allows you to push context onto a stack, which helps trace related log messages across different functions within a single request or transaction.

What is the best practice for logging expensive operations?

Always wrap the logging call in a level check, such as if (log.isDebugEnabled()), to avoid unnecessary string concatenation or heavy calculations when the log level is disabled.

Salesforce B2C Commerce Logging

Name: Salesforce B2C Commerce Logging
Author: SalesforceCommerceCloud

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E-commerce Solutions

Implements robust server-side logging for Salesforce B2C Commerce using the dw.system.Logger framework and best practices.

This skill provides comprehensive guidance and implementation patterns for logging within the Salesforce B2C Commerce (Demandware) environment. It enables developers to effectively use the dw.system.Logger and dw.system.Log classes to capture debug data, track errors, and monitor system health across different functional areas like checkout, payments, and integrations. By leveraging features like log categories, custom named log files, and Nested Diagnostic Context (NDC), developers can create organized, traceable, and performant logging systems that simplify troubleshooting and improve site reliability in production environments.

Key Features

01Configuration of custom named log files for specific integrations and batch processes

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03Implementation of functional log categories for organized filtering in Business Manager

04Advanced request tracing using Nested Diagnostic Context (NDC) to track complex flows

05Performance optimization via log-level status checking to prevent overhead

06Support for all standard log levels including debug, info, warn, error, and fatal

Use Cases

01Setting up dedicated log files for high-volume background jobs or third-party ERP data feeds

02Debugging complex checkout flows or payment gateway integrations with category-specific logs

03Implementing detailed error tracking and fatal alerts for critical site failures and system monitoring

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add salesforcecommercecloud/b2c-developer-tooling b2c-logging

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