Logger vs. System.out.println

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Published on 2010-05-01T14:44:43Z Indexed on 2010/05/01 14:47 UTC
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Hi all,

I'm using the PMD plugin for eclipse and it gives me an error when using System.out.println() with the explanation:

System.(out|err).print is used, consider using a logger.

My question is - What is a Logger? How is it used to print to the screen? Why is it better?

Thanks.

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