Write log using static function

[zacksoniar]

Hello everybody,

In my code, I wanted to write log exception to some file.
So I created a Utility class & wrote a static method in that to write log message to file.

public static void WriteLog(string message)
{
  using (FileStream fs = new FileStream(@"c:\log.txt",  FileMode.Append))
  {
     using (StreamWriter streamWriter = new StreamWriter(fs))
     {
          streamWriter.WriteLine(message);
     }
  }
}
 

This works fine so far but I fear if two methods call this function simultaneously.. what will happen?
Also, I want to access this same Utility library in my other "WEB" projects... will it work there too?

Or else.. what will be the best way to log exceptions in any project?

Thanks in advance.

Zack

[Frinavale]

I think that you will probably end up with an exception indicating that the file is already in use. Handle that exception in a way that makes sense in your application (for example, wait for a few seconds and try again).

You may be interested in checking out the C# lock Statement.

It ensures that one thread does not enter a critical section of code (the part where you are accessing the file) while another thread is in the critical section.

-Frinny

[zacksoniar]

Thanks for the reply...

link was helpful.

But what about my other question, Will this static method work
fine in Web environment?

How many instances will get created when clients from different web browsers will put a request?

Thanks in Advance.

Zack

[Frinavale]

Only one instance will get created and will be shared across all connections to your web application.

I have used static methods in web situations before and it is fine...just be aware of the implications (which I'm sure you are).

-Frinny

[zacksoniar]

Thank You for ur response..