Re: http methods

In message <520A0F06.5090901@gmx.de>, Julian Reschke writes:

>Removing uncommon methods doesn't simplify HTTP any more then removing 
>uncommon status codes or header fields.

Can you please explain what the word "simplify" means to you ?

If ditching a load of unnecessary bells and whistles reduces the
size of the specification by 10%, it would clearly count as a
simplification where I come from.

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Received on Tuesday, 13 August 2013 20:32:44 UTC