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HTTP QUERY Method Standardized After Decades of Debate
The IETF published RFC 10008 in June 2026, introducing the HTTP QUERY method for complex read-only requests. It solves the problem of sending large query payloads without misusing POST, which implies state modification. The new method is safe, idempotent, and cache-friendly, enabling efficient API design.
Meridian48 take
This is a long-overdue fix for a common REST pain point, but adoption will hinge on framework and browser support.
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