🔥 refactor: Make CBOR implementation follow MsgPack opt-in pattern

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Overview

Refactors the CBOR implementation to match the new MsgPack opt-in pattern, removing forced dependencies on rarely used serialization libraries and allowing users to choose their preferred CBOR library.

Problem

Currently, CBOR support in Fiber is implemented with direct imports of the github.com/fxamacker/cbor/v2 library:

• Forces dependency on all users regardless of whether they use CBOR
• Uses cbor.Marshal and cbor.Unmarshal as hardcoded defaults
• Inconsistent with the new MsgPack implementation pattern introduced in 🔥 feat: Add support for Msgpack gofiber/fiber#3565

Solution

Implements the same opt-in pattern used for MsgPack:

Before:

// Direct import forces dependency
import "github.com/fxamacker/cbor/v2"

// Hardcoded defaults
app.config.CBOREncoder = cbor.Marshal
app.config.CBORDecoder = cbor.Unmarshal

After:

// No direct import in core app
// Defaults to unimplemented functions that panic with helpful message
app.config.CBOREncoder = binder.UnimplementedCborMarshal
app.config.CBORDecoder = binder.UnimplementedCborUnmarshal

User Configuration (opt-in):

import "github.com/fxamacker/cbor/v2"

app := fiber.New(fiber.Config{
    CBOREncoder: cbor.Marshal,
    CBORDecoder: cbor.Unmarshal,
})

// Or use any other CBOR library
app := fiber.New(fiber.Config{
    CBOREncoder: myCustomCborLibrary.Marshal,
    CBORDecoder: myCustomCborLibrary.Unmarshal,
})

Changes Made

Core Implementation

• ✅ Removed direct github.com/fxamacker/cbor/v2 import from app.go
• ✅ Added UnimplementedCborMarshal and UnimplementedCborUnmarshal functions to binder package
• ✅ Updated Config defaults to use unimplemented functions
• ✅ Updated documentation comments to reflect opt-in approach

Tests

• ✅ Added comprehensive tests for unimplemented CBOR functions (panics and messages)
• ✅ Updated existing CBOR tests to explicitly configure CBOR support
• ✅ Added test for binder with unimplemented decoder
• ✅ Fixed client tests that required CBOR functionality

Error Handling

When users try to use CBOR without explicit setup, they get a helpful panic message:

panic: Must explicits setup CBOR, please check docs: https://docs.gofiber.io/next/guide/advance-format#cbor

Benefits

1. Reduced Binary Size: Users who don't use CBOR won't have the dependency
2. Flexible Library Choice: Users can choose any CBOR library they prefer
3. Consistent Architecture: Matches the MsgPack opt-in pattern
4. Backward Compatibility: Existing code just needs to add explicit CBOR configuration
5. Clear Error Messages: Helpful guidance when CBOR is used without setup

Migration Guide

For users currently using CBOR:

// Before (automatic)
app := fiber.New()
c.CBOR(data) // worked automatically

// After (explicit configuration required)
import "github.com/fxamacker/cbor/v2"

app := fiber.New(fiber.Config{
    CBOREncoder: cbor.Marshal,
    CBORDecoder: cbor.Unmarshal,
})
c.CBOR(data) // works with explicit setup

Testing

• ✅ All CBOR-related tests pass
• ✅ Manual testing confirms unimplemented functions panic correctly
• ✅ Manual testing confirms explicit configuration works
• ✅ Build succeeds without CBOR dependency
• ✅ No regressions in existing functionality

Related

• Part of the broader serialization architecture improvements
• Follows the pattern established in 🔥 feat: Add support for Msgpack gofiber/fiber#3565 (MsgPack implementation)
• Aligns with the plugin-based registry pattern discussion for Fiber v3

Fixes: Addresses the inconsistency between CBOR and MsgPack serialization patterns
Closes: Related to discussions in gofiber#3565

Warning

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