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RFC 9651: Structured Field Values for HTTP

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This document describes a set of data types and associated algorithms that are intended to make it easier and safer to define and handle HTTP header and trailer fields, known as "Structured Fields", "Structured Headers", or "Structured Trailers". It is intended for use by specifications of new HTTP fields. This document obsoletes RFC 8941.

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Document ID
RFC9651
Published
September 2024
Authors
M. Nottingham; P-H. Kamp
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
wit
Pages
35
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RFC 8941

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