matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-spec
Consider having "no known servers" be a dedicated error code
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Description
There are a couple places where the action may not be able to be performed due to the lack of servers in the room. The easiest case is joining rooms. Currently synapse gives a 404 M_UNKNOWN error back to the client, which doesn't help for things like acceptance tests for things running against matrix or clients which want to be more proactive.
Adding and using a new error code (M_NO_SERVERS?) would be nice to have.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the specification sections for joining rooms and the current M_UNKNOWN response; the issue does not name files or tests. Determine the scope and semantics of a dedicated no-servers error code, then document and reference it wherever the lack-of-servers condition applies.
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Assessment
- Domain
- api, backend-api-design
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100