RFC 5789 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2010
SAT · 13 JUN 2026
PATCH Method for HTTP
Overview
RFC 5789, “PATCH Method for HTTP”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 2010 by L. Dusseault, J. Snell. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Several applications extending the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) require a feature to do partial resource modification. The existing HTTP PUT method only allows a complete replacement of a document. This proposal adds a new HTTP method, PATCH, to modify an existing HTTP resource. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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