IETF HTTP Working Group (HTTPbis)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

IETF HTTP Working Group (HTTPbis) provides ongoing development and documentation for HTTP, the core protocol of the World Wide Web.

Target Customer

HTTP implementers, protocol developers, researchers, and participants in the IETF who contribute via mailing lists and meetings.

Key Differentiator

A standards-focused, RFC-based body (HTTPbis) within IETF that maintains core HTTP specifications, registries, and ongoing extensions, with public editor’s drafts and work-in-progress documents.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Keeping up with evolving HTTP extensions and drafts (work-in-progress and editor’s drafts).
2Accessing and understanding the official HTTP specifications, registries, and related tests.
3Coordinating participation and contributions through mailing lists, meetings, and contribution policies.

Key Features

1Comprehensive HTTP specifications and RFC/registry references (e.g., core HTTP semantics, caching, versions, and related registries).
2Work-in-progress extensions and editor’s drafts for HTTP extensions and related work.
3Resources for HTTP implementations, including tests and documentation, plus meeting materials and collaboration tools.

Target Customer Industries

1Technology

Decision Makers

1Not specified in content

Client Results

1Not specified in content

Competitive Advantages

1Official, RFC-based core specifications and registries for HTTP.
2Active development of HTTP extensions with public editor’s drafts and 'work in progress' visibility.
3Participation-based governance via mailing lists, meetings, and contribution policies.

Key Benefits

1Access to core HTTP specifications and registries

2Visibility into HTTP extensions and editor’s drafts

3Resources to help HTTP implementations (docs, tests)

4Participation channels ( mailing lists, meetings, contribution policies )

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A standards-focused group within the IETF that maintains and develops HTTP, providing documentation, extensions, and registries for the protocol used by the World Wide Web.

Target Market

HTTP implementers and developers, protocol researchers, and participants in the IETF standards process.

Unique Value Proposition

Official HTTP standardization body delivering RFC-based core HTTP specs, registries, and ongoing extensions with open participation and transparent work-in-progress.

Technical Requirements

Not specified

Pricing Model

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