When working with HTTP or WebSocket headers in networking code, be cautious about header manipulation, cloning, and lifecycle management. Native headers in server implementations are often pooled and may be recycled after initial processing.
When working with HTTP or WebSocket headers in networking code, be cautious about header manipulation, cloning, and lifecycle management. Native headers in server implementations are often pooled and may be recycled after initial processing.
Specific considerations:
Example:
// Incorrect - May lose case-insensitivity of header names
this.headers = new HttpHeaders(new LinkedMultiValueMap<>(original.getHeaders()));
// Correct - Create a proper copy that preserves HTTP header behavior
HttpHeaders headers = new HttpHeaders();
headers.addAll(request.getHeaders());
These practices help prevent subtle bugs related to header handling in network communication.
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