RE: [search-ws] endpoints

["LeVan,Ralph" <levan@oclc.org>]

> From: Ray Denenberg, Library of Congress [mailto:rden@loc.gov] 
>
> Tony also raised the issue of endpoints.
> 
>> 10. Endpoints
>> 
>> I would have preferred to see the "operation" parameter maintained so that
>> "searchRetrieve" and "scan" could both be located on the same endpoint, and an
>> explicit choice be made between them. Heuristics could be applied but I think
>> this is an unnecessary shorthand and may only lead to problems down the line.
>> I would have made this parameter optional at the least.
> 
> Anyone want to reconsider this? If it were an optional parameter, it could
> default to searchResponse, and nobody would ever need to be bothered
> with it except for other operations. 
> 
> Any thoughts on this?

I'm very happy with the current state, which omits them.  I'll be happy to reconsider the decision when we have a real requirement for it.  Right now, I'd classify the issue as a "vague concern".

Ralph