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Session Replay vs Logging
Session replay restores continuity; logging stores history. They solve different problems.
Published: 2026-01-04 · Last updated: 2026-01-04
Logging stores history. Session replay restores continuity by replaying recent output when you reconnect.
The difference
- Logging: long-term storage and auditing.
- Replay: short-term continuity and resume.
Why replay matters even if you log
Logs do not restore the live session. Replay does. It brings the operator back to the same working state.
Link up
- Session Persistence & Output Replay: /session-persistence-output-replay/
- Persistent Dev Environment: /persistent-dev-environment/
- Phone Terminal Codex: /phone-terminal-codex/
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