influxdata / influxdata/kapacitor

Log event handler should support file rotation

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Description

The log event handler is very useful but the created file is never rotated so it will grow forever.

It should support file rotation via ad-hoc options.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points, so first locate the log event handler and inspect how it handles options and writes files. Done means ad-hoc rotation options are supported and the generated log file no longer grows without bound, with the behavior covered by relevant tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
observability
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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