[59nadir]

I think you seem to be arguing that the end result should be a "map"-like structure, whereas the other commenter is arguing about the interface to the logging library not being based on maps. These are not the same and taking maps in the interface is likely to incur allocations, yes. Having to specify your key-value pairs without maps is the only downside to not taking fully constructed maps in the interface.

[mlhpdx]

Adding the application/component code to do ”good logging” is tedious. Friction in the interface decreases the probability it will be done well, and consistently. I think the interface matters, and while it’s a second order problem it does impact system quality in the long run.

Just my opinions here. I don’t question the value of slog as it sits, just could have been better for the community at large is all.