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Add HTTP Digest Auth

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Description

It would be very nice to provide a built-in HTTP Digest Auth.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; begin by locating the library's request authentication handling and reviewing how existing HTTP authentication is implemented. Define the supported Digest Auth behavior and validation coverage before considering the work complete.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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