The Fix
Upgrade to version 0.13.0 or later.
Based on closed encode/httpx issue #792 · PR/commit linked
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ async def test_streaming_response_holds_connection(server):
async def test_multiple_concurrent_connections(server):
"""
- Multiple conncurrent requests should open multiple conncurrent connections.
+ Multiple concurrent requests should open multiple concurrent connections.
"""
Option A — Upgrade to fixed release\nUpgrade to version 0.13.0 or later.\nWhen NOT to use: This fix is not applicable if the typo does not affect functionality.\n\n
Why This Fix Works in Production
- Trigger: Fix simple typo: conncurrent -> concurrent
- Mechanism: A typo in the test file caused incorrect documentation of concurrent requests
- Why the fix works: Fixes a simple typo in the test file, changing 'conncurrent' to 'concurrent'. (first fixed release: 0.13.0).
Why This Breaks in Prod
- A typo in the test file caused incorrect documentation of concurrent requests
Proof / Evidence
- GitHub issue: #792
- Fix PR: https://github.com/encode/httpx/pull/793
- First fixed release: 0.13.0
- Reproduced locally: No (not executed)
- Last verified: 2026-02-09
- Confidence: 0.85
- Did this fix it?: Yes (upstream fix exists)
- Own content ratio: 0.69
Discussion
High-signal excerpts from the issue thread (symptoms, repros, edge-cases).
“# Issue Type [x] Bug (Typo) # Steps to Replicate 1. Examine tests/dispatch/test_connection_pools.py. 2. Search for conncurrent. # Expected Behaviour 1. Should read concurrent.”
Failure Signature (Search String)
- Fix simple typo: conncurrent -> concurrent
Error Message
Signature-only (no traceback captured)
Error Message
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Fix simple typo: conncurrent -> concurrent
Why It Broke
A typo in the test file caused incorrect documentation of concurrent requests
Fix Options (Details)
Option A — Upgrade to fixed release Safe default (recommended)
Upgrade to version 0.13.0 or later.
Use when you can deploy the upstream fix. It is usually lower-risk than long-lived workarounds.
Fix reference: https://github.com/encode/httpx/pull/793
First fixed release: 0.13.0
Last verified: 2026-02-09. Validate in your environment.
When NOT to Use This Fix
- This fix is not applicable if the typo does not affect functionality.
Did This Fix Work in Your Case?
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Prevention
- Add a CI check that diffs key outputs after upgrades (OpenAPI schema snapshots, JSON payload shapes, CLI output).
- Upgrade behind a canary and run integration tests against the canary before 100% rollout.
Version Compatibility Table
| Version | Status |
|---|---|
| 0.13.0 | Fixed |
Related Issues
No related fixes found.
Sources
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