How to handle GoDaddy API strangeness?

[fuero]

I've considered finishing work on #2596 as we might need it for work, but looking at GoDaddy's API output leaves me stumped on how to proceed.

I've verified that querying the GoDaddy API, CNAME and MX records are returned without a trailing '.'. But the trailing . shows up when resolving records and in GoDaddy's UI.
Is this a common issue with other providers?
How would I handle this?

[TomOnTime]

Hi there!

yes, we see this all the time. The API usually is strictly "no dots" or "always dots". The web UI is more forgiving and allows both, always trying to guess what the user meant.

My suggestion is to look at what the API returns ("no dots" or "always dots") and trust that it will consistently be that way. We've never seen it change.

Another tip: The dot/no-dot may be different for different fields. For example, the label and target for a CNAME might be different. Typically the DNS label is dotless and the target of a CNAME has the dot. The nameservers listed for a domain might different.

I'd be glad to help with any other questions!

Tom