LMMS / LMMS/lmms

Better logging system

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Description

Currently, LMMS uses several functions to print logs, e.g., `printf()`, `fprintf()`, `qWarning()`, etc. It has several issues and can be improved.

- [ ] Print log into a file (#3876) [Milestone: 1.3]
- [ ] Better and unified logging API (#5159)
- [ ] Log viewer in the GUI

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The issue names no files or tests; begin by reviewing the existing printf(), fprintf(), and qWarning() logging uses and the related issues #3876 and #5159. The three checklist items indicate broad scope, but the issue does not define an entry point, implementation boundary, or clear completion criteria.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
observability-sre
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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