Rfc 8594: the Sunset HTTP Header Field (2019)

The debate around RFC 8594, which introduced the Sunset HTTP Header Field, centers on its adoption and implementation in popular libraries like Requests and HTTPX. Some commenters, like aiven [Author], wonder why these libraries don't support the header out of the box, while others, like pimterry, point out that Requests has considered and rejected automatic handling of related deprecation headers. The discussion reveals a divide between those who see the header as a useful tool for managing API deprecations, like treve, whose REST client already logs Sunset headers, and those who criticize the terminology, such as fogzen, who finds "Sunset" to be vague marketing speak. Meanwhile, a broader conversation emerges about the challenges of implementing and discussing standards in the software development community.

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