How does Dynatrace correlate user actions into user sessions?

Dynatrace correlates user actions into user sessions primarily through the use of cookies and local storage. This approach allows Dynatrace to uniquely identify and track individual user sessions across a web application or service. When a user interacts with an application, Dynatrace can create a session ID that is stored in a cookie or local storage mechanism on the user's device. This ID persists between different interactions, enabling the platform to stitch together a sequence of user actions into a cohesive session.

Additionally, the reliance on cookies and local storage helps maintain session consistency even when the user navigates between different pages or makes multiple requests within the application. This method is essential for accurately capturing the full user experience, as it facilitates the consolidation of their actions into a single logical session, thereby providing insights into user behavior, performance issues, and overall application usage analytics.