letsencrypt / letsencrypt/boulder

Capture stdout / stderr to logger

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Description

Similar to #4664, we should capture stdout / stderr, even when written to outside of the stdlib log package (for instance, panics). Some example code at https://github.com/golang/go/issues/325.

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Research direction

Start by reading issue #4664 and the linked Go issue #325 for the proposed stdout/stderr capture approach. Identify how Boulder initializes logging and where process output, including panics, currently bypasses the stdlib log package. Done means that output is captured and delivered to the logger without losing the existing behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
backend, observability
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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