This specification defines the HTTP QUERY method, providing a safe and idempotent way to perform complex server-side queries using request bodies rather than URI parameters. It fills the gap between GET and POST by allowing large or sensitive query data while remaining cacheable and suitable for automatic retries.
Main topics include:
* Safe and idempotent semantics similar to GET but with body support.
* Mechanisms for assigning URIs to query results via Location and Content-Location headers.
* Introduction of the Accept-Query header field for media type negotiation.
* Guidance on caching strategies involving request content in cache keys.
Main topics include:
* Safe and idempotent semantics similar to GET but with body support.
* Mechanisms for assigning URIs to query results via Location and Content-Location headers.
* Introduction of the Accept-Query header field for media type negotiation.
* Guidance on caching strategies involving request content in cache keys.
