Use a string in the deviceID

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Issue type
Feature
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Tech stack
java
Domain
api

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Start by reading the related issue #207, then trace how deviceID is defined, validated, and passed through the Java SDK. Done means the API accepts the requested alphanumeric identifiers consistently without breaking existing device IDs, with the relevant tests updated.

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Description

This request is related to my previous suggestion https://github.com/Dynatrace/openkit-java/issues/207

Would it be possible to use a string in the deviceID?
In my customer context, every user is identified with a unique string identifier (Ex. Z1234567) or with the “Hostname” (Ex. INHL0007777) which are unfortunately alpha numeric characters.

Thank you!

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