branchcache: add debug output whenever cache files use truncate
The cache files are usually append only but will automatically be truncated and
recover in exceptional situations. Add a debug notice when such exceptional
situations are encountered.
tests: rework revision branch cache tests
The tests that were added with the revision branch cache in
678f53865c68 had
suffered from bit rot in the development iterations. They were no longer that
"good".
Now, the tests are rewritten and reworked to be more readable and maintainable
and relevant for the actual implementation.
This also utilizes the new 'f' helper tool for keeping an eye the cache files.
tests: add 'f' tool for cross platform file operations in the tests
This tool is like the collection of tools found in a unix environment but are
cross platform and stable and suitable for our needs in the test suite.
The main reason it is "needed" now is for hexdump of revision branch cache to
keep an eye on how it changes and make sure the format is stable.
It is a very generic tool that can end up being used a lot in tests, so I gave
it very generic name.