OpenFeign/feign

Getting started guide

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#32 opened on Aug 4, 2013

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Description

While there are a couple examples, there's no step-by-step introduction for using feign, or how to make custom decoders, etc.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
java
Domain
documentation
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Java
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
Review existing examples in the repository to understand common usage patterns. Examine the Feign API to write a step by step guide covering creating a Feign client, custom decoders, and error handling. Provide clear explanations and code snippets.