rgoers/log4j2-api/src/main/java/org/apache/logging/log4j/Level.java

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package org.apache.logging.log4j;

/**
 * Levels used for identifying the severity of an event. Levels are organized from most specific to least:<br>
 * OFF   (most specific)<br>
 * FATAL<br>
 * ERROR<br>
 * WARN<br>
 * INFO<br>
 * DEBUG<br>
 * TRACE<br>
 * AL    (least specific)<br>
 *
 * Typically, configuring a level in a filter or on a logger will cause logging events of that level and those
 * that are more specific to pass through the filter.
 * A special level, ALL, is guaranteed to capture all levels when used in logging configurations.
 * @doubt see LOG4J-41
 */
public enum Level {
    /**
     * No events will be logged.
     */
    OFF(0),
    /**
     * A severe error that will prevent the application from continuing.
     */
    FATAL(1),
    /**
     * An error in the application, possibly recoverable.
     */
    ERROR(2),
    /**
     * An event that might possible lead to an error.
     */
    WARN(3),
    /**
     * An event for informational purposes.
     */
    INFO(4),
    /**
     * A general debugging event.
     */
    DEBUG(5),
    /**
     * A fine-grained debug message, typically capturing the flow through the application.
     */
    TRACE(6),
    /**
     * All events should be logged.
     */
    ALL(Integer.MAX_VALUE);

    private final int intLevel;

    private Level(int val) {
        intLevel = val;
    }

    /**
     * Convert the string passed as argument to a level. If the
     * conversion fails, then this method returns {@link #DEBUG}.
     *
     * @param sArg The name of the desired Level.
     * @return The Level associated with the String.
     */
    public static Level toLevel(String sArg) {
        return toLevel(sArg, DEBUG);
    }

    /**
     * Convert the string passed as argument to a level. If the
     * conversion fails, then this method returns the value of
     * <code>defaultLevel</code>.
     *
     * @param sArg The name of the desired Level.
     * @param defaultLevel The Level to use if the String is invalid.
     * @return The LEvel associated with the String.
     */
    public static Level toLevel(String sArg, Level defaultLevel) {
        if (sArg == null) {
            return defaultLevel;
        }
        for (Level level : values()) {
            if (level.name().equals(sArg)) {
                return level;
            }
        }
        return defaultLevel;
    }

    /**
     * Compares this level against the level passed as an argument and returns true if this
     * level is the same or more specific.
     *
     * @param level The level to check.
     * @return True if the passed Level is more specific or the same as this Level.
     */
    public boolean isAtLeastAsSpecificAs(Level level) {
        return (intLevel <= level.intLevel);
    }

    /**
     * Compares this level against the level passed as an argument and returns true if this
     * level is the same or more specific.
     *
     * @param level The level to check.
     * @return True if the passed Level is more specific or the same as this Level.
     */
    public boolean isAtLeastAsSpecificAs(int level) {
        return (intLevel <= level);
    }

    /**
     * Compares the specified Level against this one.
     * @param level The level to check.
     * @return True if the passed Level is more specific or the same as this Level.
     */
    public boolean lessOrEqual(Level level) {
        return (intLevel <= level.intLevel);
    }

    /**
     * Compares the specified Level against this one.
     * @param level The level to check.
     * @return True if the passed Level is more specific or the same as this Level.
     */
    public boolean lessOrEqual(int level) {
        return (intLevel <= level);
    }

    /**
     * Returns the integer value of the Level.
     * @return the integer value of the Level.
     */
    public int intLevel() {
        return intLevel;
    }
}