/// <summary>
/// <para>
/// Returns a cached HttpMessageHandler determined by the purpose.
/// </para>
/// <para>
/// It is recommended to use the CreateClient() method, unless direct access to the handler is needed.
/// </para>
/// <para>
/// Returns a cached handler that is valid for at least two minutes. Behavior is undefined if it is used beyond that time.
/// </para>
/// </summary>
public HttpMessageHandler CreateHandler(HttpClientPurpose purpose)
{
var messageHandler = this.CreateMessageHandler(purpose.UniqueName, purpose.MessageHandlerFactory);
return(messageHandler);
}
/// <summary>
/// <para>
/// Returns a customized HttpClient, whose message handler is determined by its purpose.
/// </para>
/// <para>
/// Returns a cached client that is valid for at least two minutes. Behavior is undefined if it is used beyond that time.
/// </para>
/// </summary>
public HttpClient CreateClient(HttpClientPurpose purpose)
{
var messageHandler = this.CreateHandler(purpose);
return(new HttpClient(messageHandler, disposeHandler: false)); // Essential to NOT dispose the handler when disposing the client
}
