matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-spec

/directory/room/{alias} should return a descriptive error code when there's a conflict

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Description

Currently it returns a 409 M_UNKNOWN. This should be something like 409 M_IN_USE.

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Research direction

Locate the Matrix specification section defining /directory/room/{alias} and read how conflicts are currently documented. Update the documented 409 response so the conflict uses a descriptive error code such as M_IN_USE, then verify the surrounding response examples and definitions remain consistent.

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Assessment

Domain
api
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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