Log Patterns: Automatically cluster your logs for faster investigation

Log Patterns is a new feature developed by Datadog that helps users analyze large volumes of logs in real time, grouping them into clusters based on common patterns for easier interpretation. This tool assists in identifying unusual occurrences and steering investigations during system outages. The Log Patterns view can be accessed from the Log Explorer by filtering logs based on service name, status, or other attributes, then clicking the "Patterns" button to collapse the full list of logs into groups. Each log grouping displays common snippets and highlights varying snippets across members. Users can drill down for more details or pivot directly from logs to related sources of data like APM and host-level metrics. The tool also helps in identifying low-value logs, reducing the number of logs indexed while ensuring access to important data.