http-rs / http-rs/surf

body_json should set content-length header

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Description

It seems ti be a little inconvenient to net set the content-length automatically

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Research direction

Locate the body_json request-building path in the Rust client and inspect how request headers are currently set. Confirm the expected behavior for JSON bodies and ensure the resulting request includes the correct content-length header.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
api, backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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