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[ADP-100] HTTP Basics Overview

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This ADP provides an overview of HTTP Basic ADPs.

  • ADP numbering 100-109 are reserved for general HTTP info and guidance.
  • ADP numbering 111-119 are reserved for HTTP Methods.
  • ADP numbering 120-199 are reserved for HTTP Headers.
  • ADP numbering 200-299 are reserved for HTTP Status Codes.

Key Concepts

HTTP Methods

For detailed information on HTTP methods, refer to ADP-111.

HTTP Headers

For more information on HTTP headers, see ADP-120.

HTTP Status Codes

For a comprehensive list and usage guidelines, refer to ADP-200.

Best Practices

When working with HTTP:

  • SHOULD use appropriate HTTP methods for different operations
  • MUST implement proper error handling using correct status codes
  • SHOULD leverage HTTP headers for content negotiation and caching
  • MUST ensure secure communication using HTTPS

References