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[REQ][JAVA][Feign Client] ApiClient.mustache template implies the use of the okhttp library

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Hi all,
I'm a bit confused by the somewhat recent choice of imposing okhttp client in the feign ApiClient template.
In my opinion a "general purpose" API generator should do nothing but using the default http client. If someone would like to use other options (eg: okhttp or whatever) it could/should be provided as an option of the generator or implemented in a custom template.

Describe the solution you'd like

Remove the dependency on okhttpclient from Feign ApiClient.mustache template.

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Research direction

Locate the Feign ApiClient.mustache template and inspect how its generated client declares the okhttp dependency. Check the related Java Feign generator configuration and dependency output; done means the template no longer imposes okhttp while generated Feign clients retain their intended default HTTP behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
api, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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