Structured logging is a method of organizing log data in a standardized format, making it easier to analyze and interpret. It allows for more efficient troubleshooting and debugging, provides valuable insights into application performance, and supports seamless scaling. Structured logs include key-value pairs that provide context and additional information about the logged event, enhancing efficiency, saving processing power, and reducing costs. A consistent log format is crucial for improved searchability, consistency, automation, and security. The best practices for structured logging include deciding on a consistent log format, using standard data formats, including all necessary context and metadata, making sure the data is useful for all stakeholders, avoiding verbosity, following security best practices, and monitoring and analyzing logs. Structured logging has numerous benefits, including performance, improved searchability, consistency, automation, and security. It provides a standardized format for log data, making it easier to search, analyze, and extract meaningful insights from the logs. New Relic offers powerful tools for log management, adding value to structured logging, and can help with use cases such as debugging, performance monitoring, distributed tracing, security audits, business intelligence, and more.