New Release v4.6.10: New Log__c & LoggerSettings__c fields

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⚠️ For orgs that are upgrading to this version: you may need to review & update your org's configurations - this release includes 2 new fields on the LoggerSettings__c custom hierarchy settings.

New field Log__c.Scenario__c

Closed #217 by adding a new field suggested by @fentes, Log__c.Scenario__c, that can be set via Apex, Flow and lightning components. This field is provided as a way for org's to self-identify the context of the current transaction. It fully relies on the org's metadata to handle setting this - nothing within Nebula Logger automatically sets this field. In the event that the scenario is set multiple times in a single transaction, then the last scenario specified will be the value used for Log__c.Scenario__c.

Conceptually, this serves a similar purpose to the tagging system - however, tagging is more focused on identifying certain LogEntry__c records, where as the Scenario field is focused on identifying a particular Log__c record.

	Scenario Field	Tagging System
Object	Log__c object - stored in Log__.Scenario__c	LogEntry__c object - related via LogEntryTag__c junction object
Usage	Only 1 scenario can be stored per transaction/Log__c record	Supports adding multiple tags to each LogEntry__c record

Specifying Scenario in Apex

When logging from within Apex, simply call the method Logger.setScenario(String scenario) before calling Logger.saveLog() to specify the current transaction's scenario.

Logger.info('some log entry created BEFORE specifying a scenario'); // This log entry will still have the scenario set, even though it's logged before `setScenario(String)` is called
Logger.setScenario('an example transaction scenario name');
Logger.info('some log entry created AFTER specifying a scenario');
Logger.saveLog();

Specifying Scenario in Lightning Components

When logging from within lightning web components and aura components, you can specify the scenario by calling the logger function setScenario(scenario) - this function expects a String to be passed as the parameter. This example shows a basic example of how you can specify the log's scenario and save any pending log entries.

saveLogExample() {
    const logger = this.template.querySelector('c-logger');
    logger.setScenario('some.scenario');
    logger.saveLog();
}

Specifying Scenario in Flow

With adding a log entry from Flow, you can now optionally set the transaction's scenario, using the provided property Scenario - this property is available in all 3 Flow classes (FlowLogEntry, FlowRecordLogEntry, and FlowCollectionLogEntry).

Scenario Field in Log__c List Views

The new Scenario__c field is now included in the "All Logs" list view - you can also add the new field to any of your own list views.

Scenario Field on Log__c Detail Page

The new Scenario__c field is also included on the Log__c record's detail page, under the section "Log Management"

Manually Updating the Scenario Field via Log's "Manage" Quick Action

In some situations, you may want to manually change the value of the field Log__c.Scenario__c - this can now be done using the "Manage" quick action. Simply click the "Manage" button on a Log__c record (or select multiple logs from a list view and click "Manage"), and you can then update the field's value.

New field Log__c.LoggerVersionNumber__c

Another field has also been included to store which version of Nebula Logger created the Log__c record. This will will be helpful in trying to troubleshoot any issues/questions with logging. It also provides a way to know which version is deployed to orgs that are using the unpackaged metadata instead of the unlocked or managed packages (i.e., the metadata has been deployed directly to an org).

New LoggerSettings__c fields

Added 2 new LoggerSettings__c fields to provide a little more control. Both are enabled by default, but to help with performance, these settings should typically be disabled in production unless you are actively troubleshooting an issue.

• IsApexSystemDebugLoggingEnabled__c - When enabled, Logger will automatically call Apex's System.debug() when logging via Apex, Flow/Process Builder, or Lightning Components
• IsComponentConsoleLoggingEnabled__c - When enabled, Logger will automatically call the browser's console.log() function when logging via Lightning Components

LogBatchPurger Enhancement

Closed #223 by adding an extra filter in LogBatchPurger so that any Log__c records with 0 log entries will be deleted, regardless of log's the retention date

Auth.RegistrationHandler Logging Bugfix

• Fixed Logging from auth provider class in Experience Cloud throws an error #224 by adding an internal check in Logger for UserInfo.getSessionId() == null to avoid an uncatchable error that can occur when calling System.Request.getCurrent()

Code Quality & Pipeline Enhancements

A few other changes have been included to improve the overall code quality:

• Enabled more ESlint rules for lwc & aura, fixed several reported issues
• Enabled more PMD rules for Apex, fixed several reported issues
• Automated creating unlocked package version and updating sfdx-project.json + README.md
• Added check in pipeline to verify that the current package version number hasn't already been released
• Added check in pipeline to verify that Apex docs have been generated & committed

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