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WebMvcLinkBuilder.linkTo should set type attribute on Link if possible
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Description
When the @RequestMapping defines a produces attribute WebMvcLinkBuilder.linkTo should set the type attribute of the Link to the 1st produces attribute element of the mapping.
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Research direction
Start at WebMvcLinkBuilder.linkTo and trace how the @RequestMapping produces metadata is resolved. Confirm the completed behavior by ensuring the resulting Link uses the first produces element as its type attribute when that mapping provides one.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java, spring
- Domain
- api, backend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100