Overview
The http_methods package provides a comprehensive, standardized list of all HTTP methods registered with IANA. It includes each method as a string along with metadata such as idempotency status, enabling consistent and reliable handling of HTTP semantics in Dart applications. This utility simplifies validation, routing, and debugging by offering a single source of truth for HTTP method definitions across platforms.
Use cases
- Validating HTTP request methods
- Implementing RESTful API routing
- Debugging HTTP interactions
- Ensuring idempotency compliance
- Building HTTP clients with method awareness
Key features
- IANA-registered HTTP methods
- Idempotency metadata
- Type-safe method representation
- Cross-platform support
- Lightweight and minimal
- Easy integration via pub
Suitable for
- API developers
- HTTP client builders
- Backend service integrators
- Testing frameworks
- Educational projects
Considerations
- Does not handle HTTP requests directly
- Requires manual use with HTTP clients
- No built-in error handling
- Not intended for HTTP server implementation