Working with Sentry
Capture exceptions, add context, create performance spans, and use structured logging with Sentry.
Implement Working with Sentry
Capture exceptions, add context, create performance spans, and use structured logging with Sentry.
See:
- •Resource:
using-sentryin Fullstack Recipes - •URL: https://fullstackrecipes.com/recipes/using-sentry
Capturing Exceptions
Manually capture errors that are handled but should be tracked:
typescript
import * as Sentry from "@sentry/nextjs";
try {
await riskyOperation();
} catch (err) {
Sentry.captureException(err);
// Handle the error gracefully...
}
Adding Context
Attach user and custom context to errors:
typescript
import * as Sentry from "@sentry/nextjs";
// Set user context (persists for session)
Sentry.setUser({
id: session.user.id,
email: session.user.email,
});
// Add custom context to exceptions
Sentry.captureException(err, {
tags: {
feature: "checkout",
plan: "pro",
},
extra: {
orderId: "order_123",
items: cart.items,
},
});
Performance Tracing
Create spans for meaningful operations:
typescript
import * as Sentry from "@sentry/nextjs";
// Wrap async operations
const result = await Sentry.startSpan(
{
op: "http.client",
name: "GET /api/users",
},
async () => {
const response = await fetch("/api/users");
return response.json();
},
);
// Wrap sync operations
Sentry.startSpan(
{
op: "ui.click",
name: "Submit Button Click",
},
(span) => {
span.setAttribute("form", "checkout");
processSubmit();
},
);
Using the Sentry Logger
Sentry provides structured logging that appears in the Logs tab:
typescript
import * as Sentry from "@sentry/nextjs";
const { logger } = Sentry;
logger.info("Payment processed", { orderId: "123", amount: 99.99 });
logger.warn("Rate limit approaching", { current: 90, max: 100 });
logger.error("Payment failed", { orderId: "123", reason: "declined" });
Breadcrumbs
Add breadcrumbs to provide context for errors:
typescript
import * as Sentry from "@sentry/nextjs";
// Automatically captured: console logs, fetch requests, UI clicks
// Manual breadcrumbs for custom events:
Sentry.addBreadcrumb({
category: "auth",
message: "User signed in",
level: "info",
});
Clearing User Context
Clear user data on sign out:
typescript
import * as Sentry from "@sentry/nextjs";
async function signOut() {
Sentry.setUser(null);
await authClient.signOut();
}