HTTP Advanced Topics

Learn HTTP-specific features and patterns in Goa, building upon the REST API basics with advanced topics and real-world scenarios.

This section covers HTTP-specific features and patterns in Goa, complementing the Basic REST API tutorial with more advanced topics.

Before You Begin

Make sure you’ve completed:

  1. The Basic REST API tutorial for foundational concepts
  2. The Error Handling section for HTTP error responses
  3. The Streaming section for streaming (WebSocket) design

In This Section

Content Negotiation

Learn how to handle multiple content types, process Accept headers, and implement custom encoders/decoders in Goa HTTP services.

HTTP Routing

Learn how Goa handles HTTP routing, including path patterns, parameters, wildcards, and best practices for designing clean URLs.

WebSocket Integration

Learn how to add WebSocket support to your services, including connection handling, message formats, error handling, and client implementations.

Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)

Configure CORS policies in your Goa services using the CORS plugin