New HttpClient for each new request

[nillis]

Issue Summary

Is there a specific reason why a new HttpClient is instantiated on each request which is made through this client?

Reusing a HttpClient instance is considered a best practice regarding to performance and memory pressure. I'm glad to do a pull request, but first wanted to verify there isn't a specific reason to not reuse the instance.
f.e. https://skimming.net/why-you-should-reuse-httpclient-instances/

[thinkingserious]

No reason.

A pull request would be greatly appreciated :)

[chriskallen]

Is this going to be merged in anytime soon?

[thinkingserious]

Hi @chriskallen,

I'm not sure, we are awaiting a signed CLA from @nillis.

I noticed we have the same issue in our new v9 SDK, so I've created a ticket for that. I would appreciate you vote on that issue to help it move up the queue. Thanks!

[nillis]

I submitted my CLA so my PR can be merged :)

[thinkingserious]

This issue was solved here: #18

Thanks!