The URL_TOO_LONG error occurs when the URL of the request exceeds the maximum length allowed by the CDN (14 KB). Long URLs can be a result of long query strings, lengthy path segments, or an excessive number of path segments.
URL_TOO_LONG:
Request-URI Too Long
I'm encountering an error and reviewing the docs at /flg~eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9._v7-_v39.f3M12-KAPZCzcefUX_oPWq-I0u4iAhoJCQaxpxor_bI/docs/errors/URL_TOO_LONG to understand what's happening.
Please help me resolve this by:
1. **Suggest the fix**: Analyze my codebase context and propose what needs to be changed to resolve this error
2. **Explain the root cause**: Break down why this error occurred:
- What was the code actually doing vs. what it needed to do?
- What conditions triggered this specific error?
- What misconception or oversight led to this?
3. **Teach the concept**: Help me understand the underlying principle:
- Why does this error exist and what is it protecting me from?
- What's the correct mental model for this concept?
- How does this fit into the broader framework/language design?
4. **Show warning signs**: Help me recognize this pattern in the future:
- What should I look out for that might cause this again?
- Are there similar mistakes I might make in related scenarios?
- What code smells or patterns indicate this issue?
5. **Discuss alternatives**: Explain if there are different valid approaches and their trade-offs
My goal is to fix the immediate issue while building lasting understanding so I can avoid and resolve similar errors independently in the future.
To troubleshoot this error, follow these steps:
- Shorten the URL: Simplify the URL by reducing the length of the path segments and the query string
- Reduce query parameters: If the URL has many query parameters, consider reducing the number of parameters or use
POST method instead where the parameters can be sent in the body of the request
- Use POST method: If the long URL is a result of a form submission, consider changing the form method from
GET to POST
- Check for unintended redirection: Ensure there isn't a redirection loop or logic that is appending to the URL causing it to grow in length with each redirect