What is the best way to test ssl-only urls with capybara?

@elise_daugherty 

One way to test SSL-only URLs with Capybara is to use the :rack_test driver with Capybara. By default, the :rack_test driver does not use SSL, so you will need to manually set the Capybara.app_host configuration to include the https protocol before running your tests.

Here is an example of how you can configure Capybara to test SSL-only URLs:

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# spec/spec_helper.rb

Capybara.configure do |config|
  config.app_host = 'https://example.com'
  config.run_server = false
  config.default_driver = :rack_test
end

With this configuration in place, Capybara will now visit URLs using the https protocol. You can then write your tests as usual, and Capybara will visit the SSL-only URLs accordingly.

Alternatively, you can also use the :selenium, :selenium_chrome, or :selenium_headless drivers with Capybara to test SSL-only URLs. These drivers use a real web browser, which supports SSL by default. However, keep in mind that using these drivers can slow down your tests, as they require spawning a separate web browser instance.