register-http-method

The register-http-method function enables you to extend the HTTP protocol by registering new HTTP methods. This function is applicable in Init-class directives.

While accepting a connection, the server checks if the method it received is known to it. If the server does not recognize the method, it returns a 501 Method Not Implemented error message.

Parameters

The following table describes the register-http-method parameters.

Example

The following example shows the use of register-http-method:

Init fn="register-http-method" methods="MY_METHOD1,MY_METHOD2"

The methods can be called from a Service function in obj.conf, for example:

Service fn="MyHandler" method="MY_METHOD1"