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Add Cache-Control: no-store to all Actuator responses sent over HTTP

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status: pending-design-work status: team-only type: enhancement
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Description

It's recommended to set a Cache-Control header on all HTTP responses. We want to align Actuator with that recommendation.

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the Actuator HTTP response entry points and their existing tests. Check how responses are produced across all Actuator endpoints, then verify that each HTTP response carries Cache-Control: no-store with focused tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, spring-boot
Domain
observability
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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