matrix-org / matrix-org/sytest

"POST /join/:room_id can join a room with custom content" sends unexpected parameters.

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Description

The "POST /_matrix/client/r0/rooms/:room_id/join" takes a third_party_signed parameter. Sending {"foo":"bar"} doesn't make any sense.

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Research direction

Start by locating the SyTest coverage for POST /_matrix/client/r0/rooms/:room_id/join and inspect how request parameters are checked. Reproduce the request with {"foo":"bar"}; done means the test clearly captures the expected handling of unexpected parameters.

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Assessment

Domain
api, testing
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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