Run Logback in Debug

Question

I've recently switched from log4j to logback and am wondering if there is an easy way to run logback in debug mode, similar to log4j's log4j.debug property. I need to see where it is picking up my logback.xml from.

The docs mention using a StatusPrinter to print out logback's internal status, but that would require code changes.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, there is no way to enable debugging via a System property. You have to use <configuration debug="true"> in the logback.xml. Please submit a feature request.