What is file name extension .done?

Question

What is the file name extension ".done"?

How to handle the files with this extension? For example filename.log.gz.done is file name, can we just remove the done extension and use it?

What is the use of this file extension?

Answer 1

".done" is just a marker that signifies that the file is ready for consumption.

So yes, get rid of the done extension and use it.

More details can be found here: http://www.davsclaus.com/2010/12/camel-26-using-done-files-with-fileftp.html

Answer 2

The ".done" file extension may be appended onto any type of file, such as a .TXT or .LOG file, and may be found on an FTP server where multiple have access to the file. The DONE file helps prevents a user from accessing a file that is not meant to be accessed. The ".done" extension should be removed in order to open the actual file.

This takes you to the source from which I'm quoting my answer from. You will see a clear explanation of .done file extension and it's also a great reference for any other file extensions that you might need information about