Is There a Key-Based Logging System Out There?

I'm trying to enhance my logging system and came up with a concept that seems like it should already exist, but I can't find anything resembling it. Has anyone encountered something similar or know what it might be called? The idea is to shift from inline logging to a more centralized storage method. For instance, instead of logging something like: ``` log("Success", ['portal','api'], 'task', "Sales numbers are constant, proceeding to report") ``` I envision using a key-based approach like this: ``` log(**gen_kwargs("20.PA.E.2429030A")) ``` Where a database keeps track of the details for the key like this: ``` { '20.PA.E.2429030A':{ 'message':'Sales numbers are constant. Proceeding to report', 'destination': ['portal','api'], 'layer': 'event', 'status_code': 20, 'date_created': "2024-10-15", 'user_attribution': '[email protected]' } } ``` The pros of this method include author tracking, version control, and the ability to dynamically update messages. However, the drawbacks are the need for a centralized infrastructure and the added complexity to the code. It could be a middle-ground approach where key data isn't entirely random and still holds important information. I'm curious whether this kind of mechanism has already been developed or if there's a specific term for it.