AI API Gateway Request Logging
Implement comprehensive request logging for your AI API Gateway. Learn debugging strategies, monitoring techniques, and compliance requirements.
logging_implementation.py
Implementation Guide
# Basic Request Logging Configuration
import logging
from datetime import datetime
# Configure structured logging
logging.basicConfig(
level=logging.INFO,
format='%(asctime)s | %(levelname)s | %(message)s'
)
class APILogger:
def __init__(self, gateway):
self.gateway = gateway
# Enable request/response logging
self.gateway.enable_logging(True)
def log_request(self, request):
log_data = {
"timestamp": datetime.utcnow().isoformat(),
"method": request.method,
"path": request.path,
"headers": self.sanitize_headers(request.headers),
"client_ip": request.client.host
}
logging.info(f"Request: {log_data}")
Sample Log Output
[INFO] Request received: POST /v1/chat/completions
[INFO] API Key: sk-***abc123
[DEBUG] Routing to: openai-endpoint
[WARN] Response time: 1.6s (threshold: 1s)
[INFO] Request completed: 200 OK
best_practices.md
Logging Best Practices
Structured Logging
Use JSON format for machine-parseable logs with consistent field naming across all services.
Data Redaction
Automatically mask sensitive data like API keys, tokens, and PII before logging.
Log Levels
Use appropriate log levels: DEBUG for development, INFO for operations, WARN for issues.
Rotation Policy
Implement log rotation to manage storage and retention according to compliance requirements.
Performance Impact
Use asynchronous logging to minimize impact on API response times.
Metrics Integration
Correlate logs with metrics for comprehensive monitoring and alerting.
setup_steps.sh
Configuration Steps
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Enable Request LoggingConfigure your gateway to log all incoming requests with appropriate detail levels.
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Set Up Log AggregationIntegrate with log aggregation tools like ELK Stack, Datadog, or Splunk.
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Define Sensitive Data RulesCreate patterns to automatically redact API keys, tokens, and personal information.
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Configure Retention PolicySet up log retention based on compliance requirements (30 days, 90 days, 1 year).
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Set Up AlertsConfigure alerts for error spikes, unusual traffic patterns, or security events.