Add configuration options for logging

**Problem**
When working with controllers, the error messages could be more descriptive.

**Suggestion**
Improve error handling and add detailed error messages.

**Context**
This would help with debugging and maintenance.

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the controller error-handling code and existing logging configuration, then determine where configuration options belong. Done means descriptive controller errors and configurable logging behavior, with coverage for the new options and messages.

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