The Most Surprising Things about the HTTP Protocol - Do You Think You Know It?

The article on the HTTP Toolkit blog discusses the intricacies of HTTP and highlights its many shortcomings that can confuse developers and users alike. The author begins by explaining what HTTP is, then dives into the common pitfalls that developers may encounter when working with this protocol. Specifically, it focuses on how HTTP can often be counterintuitive and the gray areas that can exist during its use. Examples are provided to illustrate how some design decisions regarding the protocol may lead to confusion. The article concludes with a reflection on how well-designed tools can help mitigate these inconveniences and streamline interactions with the HTTP protocol.