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[TD] Consequence of `contentType` being optional

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Description

The TD taskforce is discussing making contentType optional.

It is not only about ExpectedResponse and AdditionalExpectedResponse.
There are discussions that contentType MAY become optional in general and there is no default value kicking in like we do now with application/json.

I think we should try to understand the consequences (if any) from the Scripting API point of view.

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Start by reading the linked TD taskforce discussion and the Scripting API context around contentType, including ExpectedResponse and AdditionalExpectedResponse. Determine whether making contentType optional without a default affects the API, and document the resulting consequences or specification changes.

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Domain
api
Issue type
Feature
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4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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