Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks
Roberto Polli <robipolli@gmail.com> Wed, 02 September 2020 10:29 UTC
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Subject: Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks
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Hi Mark et al, I think that a WG for HTTP API Building Blocks is really necessary to avoid fragmentation and is a great opportunity to provide a common ground for providers and consumers to meet. Mark wrote: > [http api wg] output can include: > • Specifications for new HTTP header and/or trailer fields > • Specifications for new message body formats, or conventions for use in them (e.g., patterns of JSON objects) > • Proposals for new HTTP status codes, methods, or other generic extensions, to be considered by the HTTP Working Group > • Best practices and other documentation for HTTP API designers, consumers, implementers, operators, etc. +1 Darrel wrote: > I do believe now is the right time for this effort. The majority of large companies have recognized the need for network based > APIs to be an essential part of their technology platform. I see this regularly as part of my work with the OpenAPI Initiative. > However, frustration with the inconsistent and sometimes poor use of HTTP is causing companies to look closely at more prescriptive but less ubiquitous solutions. +1 When dealing with large ecosystems of API providers - eg like in government - with hundreds of suppliers it is very hard to provide guidance even when you have RFC/BCP. In EU we are even facing the challenge of providing cross-border APIs for all Member States, and it would be great to provide a global framework to support the principal choices :) This can be thus relevant not only for consumers, but for providing services to citizens. Which are the next steps toward the creation of the WG? Have a nice day, Roberto PS: [I just subscribed to dispatch, in case the mail is not properly threaded, this is the original link https://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/msg/dispatch/pWx1SgjZS4R3nzXEK-jE6xqOqUc/]
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- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Mark Nottingham
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Lucas Pardue
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Mark Nottingham
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Anders Rundgren
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Mark Nottingham
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Anders Rundgren
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Michael Toomim
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Mark Nottingham
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Michael Toomim
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Mark Nottingham
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Anton Tveretin
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Richard Barnes
- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Julian Reschke
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- Re: [dispatch] A WG for HTTP API Building Blocks Roberto Polli