mholt/PapaParse

Add support for URL downloading in NodeJS

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#552 opened on Aug 13, 2018

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Description

Currently URL downloading uses XMLHttpRequest which is not native to NodeJS. We should add support for it using native http/s when in NodeJS.

Thanks to @jlitowitz and his contribution in #546 for driving this request.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
backend
Issue type
feature
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.
half day
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
Node.js basicsHTTP/HTTPS module knowledgeUnderstanding of PapaParse's remote file handling
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
55
Research direction
Examine the current browser based URL download using XMLHttpRequest, then implement a Node.js alternative using http/https modules. Review the referenced PR #546 for prior work and considerations. Ensure proper handling of streaming, redirects, and error cases in the Node.js environment. The implementation should align with PapaParse's existing async pattern for remote files.