What are the best practices for logging errors in an ASP.NET application?

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What are the best practices for logging errors in an ASP.NET application?
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Best practices for error logging in ASP.NET include using a robust logging framework (e.g., Serilog, NLog, Log4net) to centralize logs. Log errors with sufficient detail, including exception type, message, stack trace, and relevant context (user ID, request path, parameters). Use appropriate logging levels (e.g., `Error`, `Critical`). Avoid logging sensitive information directly. Implement structured logging to make logs machine-readable and easier to query. Ensure logs are persisted to a reliable storage (e.g., database, file system, cloud logging service) and regularly reviewed, potentially integrated with monitoring and alerting systems.