Logging and remote error reporting in mobile apps

The article delves into the importance and application of logging and remote crash and error reporting frameworks in software development, particularly mobile apps. It discusses the roles logging frameworks play during the development phase, such as debugging and checking variable values, while crash and error reporting frameworks are crucial for identifying issues in production environments, exemplified by tools like Firebase Crashlytics. The text highlights common problems such as exposing sensitive log messages and handling API issues in production, offering solutions like environment-based logging and log-level remote error reporting to address these challenges. It proposes a centralized logging framework to enhance code maintainability and scalability by integrating build-type and log-level logic, using tools like Timber for Android and Willow for iOS. The article emphasizes the benefits of creating a "wrapper" framework that leverages existing libraries to improve log management and error tracking without complicating the codebase.