IPv6 zones in URLs are a mistake

IPv6 Zones in URLs: A Relic of the Past 🚫



IPv6 zones in URLs are a technical oversight that can lead to confusion and errors. They were intended to help with link-local addressing but have proven impractical and are largely considered a mistake.

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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48405019

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https://xeiaso.net/notes/2026/ipv6-zones-go-url/

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title: IPv6 zones in URLs are a mistake
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IPv6 Zones in URLs: A Relic of the Past 🚫



IPv6 zones in URLs are a technical oversight that can lead to confusion and errors. They were intended to help with link-local addressing but have proven impractical and are largely considered a mistake.
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source_url: https://xeiaso.net/notes/2026/ipv6-zones-go-url/
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