ruby-grape / ruby-grape/grape

Support for the HTTP TRACE verb

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Description

Hi.

I thought I would start a discussion here, about how to approach implementing the HTTP TRACE verb.

This would be a great tool for developers integrating to an API in a test enviroinment. And also for developers developing new clients or APIs consuming a TRACEable API.

Since Grape already responds with HEAD and OPTIONS on all endpoints, I assume that we could find some way to implement the TRACE verb in a similar fashion?

All input is appreciated.

Thanks.

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Research direction

Start by examining how Grape provides HEAD and OPTIONS on all endpoints, then compare the desired TRACE behavior with the linked HTTP specification. Done should mean that TRACE is supported consistently for the relevant endpoints, but the issue does not identify files, tests, or a precise scope.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
api
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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