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Generate unique file names for exports

Here are some strategies to generate unique file names for exports:

  1. Timestamp-Based Names
    Use the current date and time down to milliseconds to ensure uniqueness.
    Example: export_20250520_153045_123.csv

  2. UUID or GUID
    Generate a universally unique identifier.
    Example: export_4f9c8b7e-2d47-4d2a-a44c-5aef37f9021b.csv

  3. Incremental Counters
    Append an incrementing number if the base name already exists.
    Example: export_1.csv, export_2.csv, export_3.csv

  4. User or Session Info + Timestamp
    Combine user ID or session ID with a timestamp for traceability.
    Example: user123_export_20250520_153045.csv

  5. Hash of Content
    Use a hash (MD5, SHA1) of the file content or key metadata to create a unique name.
    Example: export_d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e.csv

  6. Random Strings
    Append a random alphanumeric string for uniqueness.
    Example: export_X7Y9A2.csv

  7. Combination Approach
    Mix several of the above for better uniqueness, e.g., export_user123_20250520_153045_4f9c8b.csv

If you want, I can generate sample file names in any format you prefer.

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