Changeset 2088 for draft-ietf-httpbis/latest/p2-semantics.xml

Timestamp:

05/01/13 11:42:34 (10 years ago)

Author:

fielding@…

Message:

(editorial) Clarify that GET means retrieval; addresses #315

File:

• draft-ietf-httpbis/latest/p2-semantics.xml (modified) (2 diffs)

draft-ietf-httpbis/latest/p2-semantics.xml

@@ -1236 +1236 @@
 <t>
    The GET method requests transfer of a current representation of
-   the <x:ref>target resource</x:ref>.
+   the <x:ref>target resource</x:ref>. GET is the primary mechanism of
+   information retrieval and the focus of almost all performance
+   optimizations. Hence, when people speak of retrieving some identifiable
+   information via HTTP, they are generally referring to making a GET request.
 </t>
 <t>   
@@ -1624 +1627 @@
    identified by the effective request URI. This method allows a client to
    determine the options and/or requirements associated with a resource,
-   or the capabilities of a server, without implying a resource action
-   or initiating a resource retrieval.
+   or the capabilities of a server, without implying a resource action.
 </t>
 <t>