slack_logger_backend
====================
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A logger backend for posting errors to Slack.

You can find the hex package [here](https://hex.pm/packages/slack_logger_backend), and the docs [here](http://hexdocs.pm/slack_logger_backend).

## Usage

First, add the client to your `mix.exs` dependencies:

```elixir
def deps do
  [{:slack_logger_backend, "~> 0.0.1"}]
end
```

Then run `$ mix do deps.get, compile` to download and compile your dependencies.

Finally, add the `:slack_logger_backend` application as your list of applications in `mix.exs`:

```elixir
def application do
  [applications: [:logger, :slack_logger_backend]]
end
```

You'll need to create a custom incoming webhook URL for your Slack team. Check the `config/dev.exs` file 
for a configuration example. You can also put the webhook URL in the `SLACK_LOGGER_WEBHOOK_URL` environment
variable if you prefer.

### TODO

* [ ] Improve documentation
* [ ] Backoff strategies