E2 — Log Analyzer (simple filters & counters)
Parse an in-memory array of log lines, filter by level/keyword, and count events with Map. Keep it tiny and readable.
E2 — Log Analyzer (simple filters & counters) is a free JavaScript Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 2 of 3. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the JavaScript Academy learning path, one of 3 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
What we will build
Goal: Analyze logs in memory.
- Represent lines as tiny strings
- Filter by level or keyword
- Count with a Map
- Keep functions short and clear
Data + parser
Create a simple shape per line: time, level, text. It is enough for filters and counters.
// Simulated log lines (time level message)
const LINES = [
"10:00 INFO Start app",
"10:01 WARN Low memory",
"10:02 INFO User login /home",
"10:03 ERROR DB timeout",
"10:04 INFO User login /products",
"10:05 ERROR Network fail",
"10:06 WARN Retry request"
];
// Tiny parser: returns { time, level, text }
function parseLine(line) {
// split on spaces, compact, then rebuild pieces
const parts = line.trim().split(/\\s+/);
if (parts.length < 3) return null;
const time = parts[0];
const level = parts[1];
const text = parts.slice(2).join(" ");
return { time: time, level: level, text: text };
}
console.log("parsed:", parseLine(LINES[2]));
Filtering basics
Write tiny filter functions for each common question. Short and readable beats clever.
// Filter by level or by keyword (case-sensitive for simplicity)
function filterByLevel(lines, want) {
const out = [];
for (const line of lines) {
const p = parseLine(line);
if (p && p.level === want) out.push(p);
}
return out;
}
function filterByKeyword(lines, word) {
const out = [];
for (const line of lines) {
const p = parseLine(line);
if (p && p.text.indexOf(word) !== -1) out.push(p);
}
return out;
}
console.log("ERRORs:", filterByLevel(LINES, "ERROR").length);
console.log("login :", filterByKeyword(LINES, "login").length);
Counters with Map
Use a Map for counters: fast updates and easy reads per key.
// Count how many lines per level
function countByLevel(lines) {
const counts = new Map();
for (const line of lines) {
const p = parseLine(line);
if (!p) continue;
const old = counts.get(p.level) || 0;
counts.set(p.level, old + 1);
}
return counts;
}
const c = countByLevel(LINES);
console.log("INFO :", c.get("INFO"));
console.log("WARN :", c.get("WARN"));
console.log("ERROR:", c.get("ERROR"));
Top-N example
Do small string extraction and rank with a count Map. Keep parsing rules simple.
// Extract a path after "User login " and rank by frequency
function topLoginPaths(lines, k) {
const freq = new Map();
for (const line of lines) {
const p = parseLine(line);
if (!p) continue;
const mark = "User login ";
const idx = p.text.indexOf(mark);
if (idx !== -1) {
const path = p.text.slice(idx + mark.length).trim();
const old = freq.get(path) || 0;
freq.set(path, old + 1);
}
}
// turn into array and sort descending by count
const arr = Array.from(freq.entries());
arr.sort(function (a, b) { return b[1] - a[1]; });
return arr.slice(0, k);
}
console.log("top paths:", topLoginPaths(LINES, 3));
Beginner guidance
Tips:
- Make a tiny parser first.
- Write small filter helpers per question.
- Count with a Map.
- Prefer simple strings and clear loops for beginners.
Counting with Map quiz
Quick check: Counting structure.
Recap
Recap: Parse to a tiny shape, filter by level/keyword, and count with a Map. Keep each helper short and obvious.
Frequently asked questions
Is the “E2 — Log Analyzer (simple filters & counters)” lesson free?
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What will I learn in “E2 — Log Analyzer (simple filters & counters)”?
Parse an in-memory array of log lines, filter by level/keyword, and count events with Map. Keep it tiny and readable. You practise JavaScript Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start JavaScript Academy?
No prior experience is required. JavaScript Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 2 of 3, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “E2 — Log Analyzer (simple filters & counters)” lesson take?
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All lessons in this course
- E1 — Expression Evaluator (part 1: + and - LTR)
- E2 — Log Analyzer (simple filters & counters)
- E3 — Promise Pool/Queue (async concurrency)