}

    /**
     * Pre-populates the protocol handlers cache with mock handlers for testing.
     * This avoids the need for actual protocol handlers to be available.
     */
    private void setupMockProtocolHandlers() throws Exception {
        Field handlersField = Handler.class.getDeclaredField("PROTOCOL_HANDLERS");
        handlersField.setAccessible(true);
        @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")