RFC 8297 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2017
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
An HTTP Status Code for Indicating Hints
Overview
RFC 8297, “An HTTP Status Code for Indicating Hints”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 2017 by K. Oku. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo introduces an informational HTTP status code that can be used to convey hints that help a client make preparations for processing the final response.
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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