Server listening on port 3000
GET /api/users 200 12ms
Note Use -f to follow in real time (like tail -f). Combine --tail and --since to avoid dumping thousands of lines. Logs persist until the container is removed.
Server started on port 3000
GET /api/health 200 2ms
POST /api/users 201 45ms
Note Combine --tail to avoid the initial flood and --since to only see recent entries. Pressing Ctrl+C stops following but does not affect the container.
Frequently asked questions
How does Docker handle tail logs?
Docker covers this with 2 copy-ready snippets on this page. The "View Container Logs" snippet in Docker uses `docker logs [options] <container>`.
Which command does the Docker example use?
The "View Container Logs" snippet uses `docker logs [options] <container>`, from the Containers section of the Docker cheat sheet.
What other Docker snippets are shown for "tail logs"?
Besides "View Container Logs", this page also shows "Follow Logs in Real Time".
Is there anything to watch out for?
Yes. For "View Container Logs": Use -f to follow in real time (like tail -f). Combine --tail and --since to avoid dumping thousands of lines. Logs persist until the container is removed.