logging format - write logs in json

[dan-catalano-vc]

currently, there is only the ability to write logs in a format that is consumable via the console. ingesting this logging format into a centralized logging system poses multiple challenges. for example:

• Benefits: JSON-formatted logs improve parsing, filtering, and searching, making it easier to analyze logs in centralized logging systems.

• Compatibility: Logging frameworks or centralized logging systems e.g., Elasticsearch, Splunk, etc. this feature would support or align with.

• Flexibility: Toggle between JSON and text format to maintain backward compatibility with current console logging.

• Structure Requirements: specific fields or structure requirements e.g., timestamps, log levels, error codes to ensure the JSON format aligns with logging system’s ingestion schema.

adding the ability to format/encode logs in json would address these challenges