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IETF Introduces HTTP QUERY Method for Complex Read Operations
The IETF has standardized a new HTTP method, QUERY (RFC 10008), allowing request bodies in read-only operations. It solves the problem of overly long URLs in GET requests and the semantic misuse of POST for searches. QUERY is safe, idempotent, and cache-friendly, enabling cleaner API design.
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While QUERY fills a long-standing gap, its adoption hinges on browser and server support, so don't expect it to replace POST-based search patterns overnight.
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