is used to convey the list of variants bound to a negotiable resource.
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is used to convey the list of variants bound to a negotiable resource.
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Alternates: <value>
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is used to convey the list of variants bound to a negotiable resource.
It is classified as a response header and can appear in requests or responses depending on context.
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Updated 2026-09-13
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