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optionalHeaderValueByName
=========================

Description
-----------
Optionally extracts the value of the HTTP request header with the given name.

The ``optionalHeaderValueByName`` directive is similar to the :ref:`-headerValueByName-java-` directive but always extracts
an ``Optional`` value instead of rejecting the request if no matching header could be found.

Example
-------
TODO: Example snippets for JavaDSL are subject to community contributions! Help us complete the docs, read more about it here: `write example snippets for Akka HTTP Java DSL #20466 <https://github.com/akka/akka/issues/20466>`_.
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			`optionalHeaderValueByName`
			`=========================`

			`Description`
			`-----------`
			`Optionally extracts the value of the HTTP request header with the given name.`

			The ``optionalHeaderValueByName`` directive is similar to the :ref:`-headerValueByName-java-` directive but always extracts
			an ``Optional`` value instead of rejecting the request if no matching header could be found.

			`Example`
			`-------`
			TODO: Example snippets for JavaDSL are subject to community contributions! Help us complete the docs, read more about it here: `write example snippets for Akka HTTP Java DSL #20466 <https://github.com/akka/akka/issues/20466>`_.