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Streaming downloads using Net::HTTP, http.rb or HTTPX
...It follows redirects safely, supports timeouts and retries, and streams responses to disk to keep memory usage low—ideal for large downloads or server environments. The API returns file-like objects (often Tempfile) with helpful metadata such as original filename and content type, which plays nicely with file-attachment libraries and background jobs. Multiple HTTP backends are supported, letting you choose between Net::HTTP or faster/feature-rich clients while keeping a consistent interface. It exposes distinct exception classes and content validation options, so callers can differentiate transient network issues from invalid responses. ...