letsencrypt / letsencrypt/pebble

Retry-After headers for polling orders and authorizations

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enhancement
Dominant language
Go
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Forks
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Description

Eventually, the server knows when it will retry a challenge validation etc. and therefore when it makes sense for the client to recheck the status.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the polling handlers for orders and authorizations, then determine how challenge validation retry timing is represented. Done means those polling responses include Retry-After values indicating when the client should check again.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
api, backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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