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Check out the new article: Mastering Log Records (Part 1): Fundamental Concepts and First Steps in MQL5.
Welcome to the beginning of another journey! This article opens a special series where we will create, step by step, a library for log manipulation, tailored for those who develop in the MQL5 language.
Today, we have MetaTrader 5's native logs, which even fulfill their role of monitoring the basics: terminal startup, server connections, environment details. But let's be honest, these logs were not designed for the particularities of developing EAs. When we want to understand the specific behavior of an EA in execution, limitations appear. There is a lack of precision, control, and that customization that makes all the difference.
This is where the proposal of this series comes in: to go further. We will build a tailored log system from scratch, completely customizable. Imagine having complete control over what to log: critical events, error tracking, performance analysis, or even storing specific information for future investigations. All of this, of course, in an organized manner and with the efficiency that the scenario demands.
But it's not just about code. This series goes beyond the keyboard. We'll explore the fundamentals of logging, understand the "why" before the "how", discuss best design practices, and together build something that's not only functional, but also elegant and intuitive. After all, creating software isn't just about solving problems, it's also an art.
Author: joaopedrodev