whatwg / whatwg/fetch

Add hooks for controlling `dns-prefetch` and `preconnect`

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Description

As outlined in https://github.com/w3c/webappsec-csp/issues/282#issuecomment-357194535 we need to add better controls for dns-prefetch and preconnect, which will require some Fetch hooks. Opening this issue to track the related Fetch changes.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  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 with the linked W3C WebAppSec CSP discussion, especially the referenced comment, to understand the requested controls. Then relate that requirement to the Fetch Standard and define the Fetch-side hooks needed; the issue names no files or tests, so completion criteria must be established before implementation.

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Assessment

Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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