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HTTP(s) issues in watchOS apps

What are HTTP(s) issues in watchOS apps?

HTTP(s) issues in watchOS apps refer to problems that occur during the communication between the app and a web server using the HTTP(s) protocol. These issues can manifest in various ways, such as connection errors, status code errors, delayed calls, and duplicate calls.

Such issues can negatively impact the app's functionality and user experience, making it essential for developers to identify and address these problems.

Reasons for HTTP(s) issues in watchOS apps

HTTP(s) issues in watchOS apps can arise for various reasons, including:

  1. Connection Errors: These occur when there is a problem establishing a connection between the app and the server, which can be due to incorrect server addresses or network settings.
  2. Delayed Calls: These issues arise when the app does not receive a response from the server within an ideal time frame, which can be caused by high server load or long-running operations on the server.
  3. Authorization Errors: These errors happen when the app attempts to access resources on the server without proper authentication or authorization credentials, often due to incorrect user credentials or permissions.
  4. Server Errors: These issues occur when there is an error on the server side, which can be caused by server crashes, incorrect server configurations, or server overload.
  5. Duplicate Calls: Executing duplicate HTTP(s) calls can have several negative impacts on the performance, network usage, and battery life of the device.

How do we use the information in the screenshot to fix HTTP(s) issues in watchOS apps?

The issue report provides data points such as the full URL of the HTTP(s) call, URL parameters, status code, request-response headers, and request-response body. These data points help developers identify and fix HTTP(s)-related issues in watchOS apps.