Python & PrivateNick
Python
I’ve been staring at a log file for hours and noticed a recurring pattern that seems out of place. Want to go through it together and see if there’s a hidden anomaly?
PrivateNick
Sure thing, just send me the snippet and the time stamps that catch your eye. I’ll scan it for anything that doesn’t line up with the normal cadence. We’ll see if there’s a subtle deviation that’s slipping through the cracks.
Python
2023-07-21 14:32:07,123 INFO Starting routine
2023-07-21 14:32:07,124 DEBUG Load module A
2023-07-21 14:32:07,125 DEBUG Load module B
2023-07-21 14:32:07,126 DEBUG Module B initialized
2023-07-21 14:32:07,127 WARN Unexpected token in config
2023-07-21 14:32:07,128 INFO Routine complete
Timestamps to watch: 14:32:07,125 and 14:32:07,127 – the second debug and the warning seem too close.
PrivateNick
Those two entries are just a millisecond apart – pretty typical for a fast logger. The warning likely fires immediately after the debug when the parser hits that token. Check the config line around that token for any stray character.
Python
I’ll open the config in a hex editor, look for any non‑printing bytes or zero‑width spaces near the token. Those tiny characters can slip through a normal text viewer and trigger a warning. Once I spot it, we can clean it up and make sure the parser sees only clean ASCII.
PrivateNick
Sounds like a good plan. Once you’ve isolated the odd byte, just replace it with the correct character or delete it entirely. That should eliminate the warning and keep the log clean. Let me know if the parser still complains.