RFC 8565 · INFORMATIONAL · 2019
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Hypertext Jeopardy Protocol
Overview
RFC 8565, “Hypertext Jeopardy Protocol”, is an Informational document published in April 2019 by E. Fokschaner. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The Hypertext Jeopardy Protocol (HTJP) inverts the request/response semantics of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). Using conventional HTTP, one connects to a server, asks a question, and expects a correct answer. Using HTJP, one connects to a server, sends an answer, and expects a correct question. This document specifies the semantics of HTJP.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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