Question 1

How do I handle errors with monaco-io/request?

Accepted Answer

Use the resp.OK() method to check success, and resp.Error() to get error details, as shown in the POST example—this mirrors patterns from axios but requires explicit error handling in Go.

Question 2

Monaco-io/request vs Go's standard net/http: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Request simplifies common tasks with a familiar, chainable API and zero dependencies, ideal for quick integrations, while net/http offers more control and is idiomatic for complex, performance-critical applications.

Question 3

How to send a file upload using monaco-io/request?

Accepted Answer

Set the MultipartForm field in the Client struct with Files specified, as demonstrated in the POST with local files example—it handles multipart encoding automatically without extra dependencies.

Question 4

Does monaco-io/request support OAuth?

Accepted Answer

No, it only supports Basic Auth and custom headers; for OAuth, you need to implement the token flow manually and add Authorization headers, which can be done via the AddHeader method.

Question 5

Is monaco-io/request suitable for production use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with its stable API, zero dependencies, and features like timeouts and TLS, it's reliable for production, but you may need to add resilience features like retries for critical systems.

Question 6

How to set custom headers in monaco-io/request?

Accepted Answer

Use the AddHeader method in chainable calls or set the Header field in the Client struct, as shown in examples—it supports map[string]string for easy header management.

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