Question 1

How to set default headers in Blanket?

Accepted Answer

Pass a headers hash during initialization, like Blanket.wrap(url, headers: {token: 'secret'}). These apply globally but can be overridden per request using the headers option in method calls.

Question 2

Blanket vs Faraday: which one is better for Ruby?

Accepted Answer

Blanket is simpler and more intuitive for basic JSON APIs with its method chaining, while Faraday offers extensibility with middleware and adapters for complex needs. Choose Blanket for quick wrappers, Faraday for feature-rich clients.

Question 3

Does Blanket support file uploads or multipart requests?

Accepted Answer

No, the README only mentions JSON body support for POST requests. For multipart uploads, you'd need to handle encoding manually or use a more comprehensive library like Net::HTTP directly.

Question 4

How to handle pagination with Blanket?

Accepted Answer

Blanket doesn't include built-in pagination handling. You must manage it manually by parsing response headers or using query parameters, as it only provides basic request/response functionality.

Question 5

Can I use Blanket with OAuth authentication?

Accepted Answer

You can set headers for bearer tokens, but Blanket lacks helpers for OAuth flows like token refresh. Implement token acquisition separately, then use Blanket for authenticated requests with headers.

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