influxdata / influxdata/docs-v2

Replace InfluxDB download links in cURL examples with URL placeholders

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Description

URLs in older docs can become outdated or it's not what part of the URL is a placeholder.
Use an obvious placeholder in the code sample and explain where to find the URL to replace it.

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- https://influxdata.slack.com/archives/C03HRU09PHA/p1661779801176279

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Research direction

Start by searching the docs-v2 repository for cURL examples containing InfluxDB download URLs; the issue does not identify specific files. Replace outdated download URLs with obvious placeholders and add guidance on where readers can find the correct URL, then review all matching examples for consistent wording.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
50/100

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