Question 1

How do I run go-httpbin as a Docker container with HTTPS?

Accepted Answer

Generate SSL certificates, set proper file permissions for the non-root user, and use the -https-cert-file and -https-key-file arguments, as detailed in the 'Configuring non-root docker images' section of the README.

Question 2

What's the main difference between go-httpbin and the original Python httpbin?

Accepted Answer

go-httpbin is written in Go with zero dependencies, lacks Brotli support, and always encodes certain values as lists, while the original uses Python and may have different encoding behaviors, as noted in the 'Known differences' section.

Question 3

Can go-httpbin be used for testing HTTP delays and timeouts in CI/CD pipelines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it includes endpoints like /delay to simulate slow responses, and the library can be embedded in Go tests, with examples provided in the 'Unit testing helper library' section of the README.

Question 4

Is go-httpbin safe to deploy on the public internet?

Accepted Answer

With proper configuration, such as setting allowed redirect domains and tuning limits via CLI arguments, it can be hardened for production, but requires careful setup as outlined in the 'Production considerations'.

Question 5

How to integrate go-httpbin into Kubernetes deployments?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided kustomize directory or apply it directly with kubectl, as shown in the README, which includes pre-configured resources for easy Kubernetes integration.

Question 6

What security features does go-httpbin offer to prevent open redirects?

Accepted Answer

It allows configuring an allowlist of domains for the /redirect-to endpoint using the -allowed-redirect-domains argument, mitigating open redirect risks as described in the configuration table.

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