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Web Standards

How machines agree: specifications, service description formats, interoperability, and why open standards outlive platforms.

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HTTP Content Negotiation: When to Use the Vary Header
The Vary response header is the pivot point in HTTP content negotiation. Negotiated content can only be cached if the server explicitly directs…
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How Web Standards Get Adopted
Web standards are the building blocks of the modern Internet, yet the path from a clever specification draft to widespread adoption is a complex…
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The Evolution of Web Service Discovery: From XRDS to WebFinger
The process for modern web applications to discover each other and the services they offer on behalf of a user has evolved from specialized XRDS…
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How to Read an RFC in Minutes
Before diving into the text of an RFC, always check its status, updates, publication stream, and errata. The RFC Editor says these metadata inputs…
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The .well-known Directory: Well-Known URIs for Web Servers
The .well-known directory is a fundamental but often misunderstood feature of web server configuration. It provides a standardized path for hosting…