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New HTTP QUERY Method Lets Developers Send Request Bodies in Safe, Cacheable Requests
The QUERY method (RFC 10008, June 2026) allows sending complex request bodies safely and cacheably, solving issues with long URLs in GET and non-cacheable POST requests. It is safe and idempotent, enabling automatic retries without side effects. This new verb combines the body support of POST with the cacheability of GET.
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While QUERY addresses a real pain point, its adoption depends on browser and server support, which may take years to become mainstream.
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🧩 How to Pass a Request Body in a GET Request? Meet the New HTTP QUERY Method (RFC 10008) →
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