Docs shouldn't recommend `mod_rewrite` for Apache
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Description
The documentation on using Apache with the Racket Web Server currently recommends mod_rewrite:
However, the extended documentation for mod_rewrite lists Simple Proxying as an example of when not to use mod_rewrite: it recommends ProxyPass from mod_proxy.
I was reminded of this while writing https://github.com/racket/web-server/issues/126#issuecomment-1635890589. I'm not sure if I have a working example to contribute at the moment (I'm in the midst of some configuration changes locally), but I'll send one if I do.
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- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start with web-server-doc/web-server/scribblings/server-faq.scrbl at the referenced lines, then review Apache's guidance on avoiding mod_rewrite for simple proxying and its mod_proxy ProxyPass documentation. Done means the FAQ no longer recommends mod_rewrite for this setup and provides an accurate alternative or working example if one is available.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- apache
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100