debian man page for function::log

function::log

FUNCTION:(3stap)						  Logging Tapset						  FUNCTION:(3stap)

NAME
       function::log - Send a line to the common trace buffer

SYNOPSIS
	   log(msg:string)

ARGUMENTS
       msg
	   The formatted message string

DESCRIPTION
       This function logs data. log sends the message immediately to staprun and to the bulk transport (relayfs) if it is being used. If the last
       character given is not a newline, then one is added. This function is not as effecient as printf and should be used only for urgent
       messages.

SystemTap Tapset Reference					     May 2013							  FUNCTION:(3stap)