Re: Your API Shouldn’t Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
Read OriginalThe article critiques the common practice of automatically redirecting HTTP API requests to HTTPS. It argues this is a security risk, as it can lead to accidental transmission of sensitive data like API keys over unencrypted connections. Instead, APIs should disable HTTP entirely or return clear error messages. The author reflects on the applicability to public vs. internal APIs and common deployment patterns.
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