RFC 6902 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2013
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
JavaScript Object Notation Patch
Overview
RFC 6902, “JavaScript Object Notation Patch”, is a Proposed Standard document published in April 2013 by P. Bryan, M. Nottingham. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
JSON Patch defines a JSON document structure for expressing a sequence of operations to apply to a JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) document; it is suitable for use with the HTTP PATCH method. The "application/json-patch+json" media type is used to identify such patch documents.
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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