getappmap / getappmap/appmap-java

The agent appends to a single log file, instead of creating a new one for each run

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Since Apr 10, 2024.

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Description

Currently, the agent creates a new log file, named with the current timestamp, each time it's run. Instead, it should only create a small number of files (maybe only 1), and append to it.

One approach could be to use tinylog's rolling file writer, with a low backup count.

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