[HADOOP-9702] FileSystem should fail create call with OverWrite and Append flags

• Type: Bug
• Status: Resolved
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Not A Problem
• Component/s: fs
• Assignee: Unassigned
• Reporter: Suresh Srinivas
• Created: 03/Jul/13 19:22
• Updated: 19/Jul/13 22:26
• Resolved: 19/Jul/13 22:26

Description

OverWrite flag means delete the existing file. Append flag means append to an existing file. Both cannot be enabled at the same time.

Following combinations are okay:

1. Create & Overwrite is okay - if file does not exist, it is created. If it exists, it will be overwritten.
2. Create & Append is okay - if file does not exist, create it. If the file exists append to it.

Issue Links

• relates to: HADOOP-9361 Strictly define the expected behavior of filesystem APIs and write tests to verify compliance