Dav search is omitting the depth property
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Description
Dav search mentioned in the docs does not use the depth property: https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/stable/developer_manual/client_apis/WebDAV/search.html
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<d:from>
<d:scope>
<d:href>/files/test/Documents</d:href>
<d:depth>infinity</d:depth>
</d:scope>
</d:from>
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Research direction
Start with the linked WebDAV search documentation and the XML example, then trace how the server handles the d:depth property in DAV search requests. Done means the documented depth value is honored by searches, with coverage for the shown request if the existing test suite provides a relevant entry point.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- php
- Domain
- api, backend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
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- 35/100