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 ## Logging
 
-Southpaw makes use of [log4j2](https://logging.apache.org/log4j/2.x/) for logging. Refer to log4j2 documentation for how to easily configure logging to fit your needs.
+Southpaw makes use of [logback](http://logback.qos.ch) for logging. Refer to logback documentation for how to easily configure logging to fit your needs.
 
 ## Known Issues