HTTP QUERY Method Standardized: First New HTTP Method in 20 Years

The IETF has standardized the HTTP QUERY method in RFC 10008, published June 2026, as the first new HTTP method in over two decades. It allows sending complex search parameters in the request body, solving the problem of overly long GET URLs or using POST for read-only operations. The method is designed for modern APIs that require advanced filtering, sorting, and conditions without misusing POST semantics.