Dynamic Headers

[pawel-dubiel]

It would be great if we could create dynamic headers.

for example, some APIs may use a nonce and then based on the nonce we would need to create the hash and also update headers with that hash.

[nickpalenchar]

I like this idea, but I think it can be broken into a few features.

First step is adding a way to interpolate variables into the request (which would actually make them dynamic)

While there could be a few built-in variables, it would make sense to have a "pre-request" script that sets additional variables.

The example OP gives implies chaining requests, with subsequent ones having access to bindings for data returned from the previous request. This would be really cool and convenient, but is a larger feature to build out for sure.

I'll start by looking into an option for pre-request script/adding variables in requests.

[saphal1998]

@nickpalenchar Really new to contributing. Can you rope me in while working on this issue? I'd really like to learn.

[nickpalenchar]

Hi @saphal1998 I just emailed you, happy to work with you on this!

[sblasa]

Hi @nickpalenchar and @saphal1998 ! Just wondering if I could assist with this issue? I wasn't sure if @saphal1998 was working on it based on the status. Thanks!

[liyasthomas]

@sblasa you want to work on this feature? Shall I assign this to you.

[sblasa]

@liyasthomas , yes, I would like to work on this feature, but I'd like to work with @nickpalenchar 's implementation of the features he mentioned to help me get started.

[liyasthomas]

Great! Please collaborate and discuss! 🎉

[sblasa]

Thanks, @liyasthomas -- oh forgot to ask if you could also assign this to me.

[nickpalenchar]

Awesome @sblasa! I’ll be emailing you in a few hours 🙏