microsoft / microsoft/api-guidelines
HTTP Return Codes don't mention HTTP HEAD
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Description
It lists all HTTP verbs but HEAD. And overall, this verb isn't mentioned in the guidelines. Why?
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Research direction
Open azure/Guidelines.md at lines 142-154 and review the surrounding HTTP return-code guidance. Check how the listed verbs are described and determine where HTTP HEAD should be covered. Done means the table and relevant guidelines consistently address HEAD, with documentation tests or checks passing if available.
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Assessment
- Domain
- api, documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100