Log4j Memory Appender

This project extends the Log4j 1.2.17 logging framework by introducing:

• A custom JSON layout for serializing log events.
• An in-memory appender with export functionality.
• Runtime monitoring via MBean (Java Management Extensions).

The project was developed in Java 8 using the Maven build system.

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🛠️ Project Overview

This assignment demonstrates the ability to:

1. Extend a real-world software system (Log4j 1.2.17).
2. Integrate and assess an existing open-source component (JSON library).
3. Implement runtime monitoring using MBean.
4. Apply modern software engineering practices such as testing, modular design, and dependency management.

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⚙️ Technologies Used

• Language: Java 8
• Build Tool: Apache Maven
• Logging Framework: Log4j 1.2.17
• JSON Library: json.org
• Testing Framework: JUnit 5
• Monitoring: MBean (Java Management Extensions)

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🚀 Run the example program (Bash)

mvn exec:java -Dexec.mainClass="nz.ac.wgtn.swen301.assignment2.example.LogRunner"