nodeSolidServer / nodeSolidServer/node-solid-server

HEAD doesn't set right Content-Type or right Content-Length headers

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Description

for example GET request to foo.png includes correct header
Content-Type: image/png
but HEAD request to foo.png responds with incorrect header
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

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Research direction

Compare the request handling for GET and HEAD requests for a file such as foo.png, focusing on how Content-Type and Content-Length are determined. Verify the behavior with an existing test entry point if one covers these responses; done means HEAD returns the same correct metadata as GET without returning the file body.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, node.js
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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