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by oefrha 2327 days ago
> In the real world, what matters is whether it's implemented

Yes, RFC 2324[1] is also serious business because it’s implemented in the real world. Or at least I have implemented HTTP 418 I’m a teapot. (I’ve also seen gross violations where some APIs use HTTP 418 as their custom error code instead of complying with the RFC.)

[1] https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc2324#section-2.3.2

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> I've also seen gross violations where some APIs use HTTP 418 as their custom error code instead of complying with the RFC.

I know a lot of people disagree with the IETF's policy of imprisoning those who fail to comply with the RFC, but personally I don't think they go far enough.