*/
    public void setMethod(final Method method) {
        this.method = method;
    }

    /**
     * Sets the HTTP method for this request using a string value.
     * Defaults to GET if the method is not recognized.
     * @param method the HTTP method as a string
     */
    public void setMethod(final String method) {
        if (Constants.GET_METHOD.equals(method)) {
            this.method = Method.GET;