Create and enable a custom trace listener

This tutorial demonstrates how to create a custom trace listener which can log errors to external application, such as Raygun.

GITHUB EXAMPLE: You can find a full code sample for the custom trace listener in Sitefinity CMS GitHub repository » External logging project.

PREREQUISITES:

Acquire a Raygun API key by registering on Raygun's website.

Create a new application on your Raygun dashboard.

This section contains

Prepare the project

Custom error trace listener: Prepare the project

Create the client class

Create the trace listener class

Create the configurator class

Create the installer class

Custom error trace listener: Create the installer class

Enable the trace listener in your project

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