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RFC 10008: The HTTP QUERY Method

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This specification defines the QUERY method for HTTP. A QUERY requests that the request target process the enclosed content in a safe and idempotent manner and then respond with the result of that processing. This is similar to POST requests, but QUERY requests can be automatically repeated or restarted without concern for partial state changes.

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Document ID
RFC10008
Published
June 2026
Authors
J. Reschke; J.M. Snell; M. Bishop
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
wit
Pages
24
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