Status code control in FastAPI - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

1fill in blank

easy

Complete the code to return a 201 status code from the FastAPI endpoint.

FastAPI

from fastapi import FastAPI, status

app = FastAPI()

@app.post("/items", status_code=[1])
def create_item():
    return {"message": "Item created"}

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Astatus.HTTP_201_CREATED

Bstatus.HTTP_200_OK

Cstatus.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST

Dstatus.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using 200 OK instead of 201 Created

Using a client error status code like 400

Not importing the status module

The status_code parameter sets the HTTP status code returned by the endpoint. status.HTTP_201_CREATED means the item was successfully created.

2fill in blank

medium

Complete the code to raise a 404 error when an item is not found.

FastAPI

from fastapi import FastAPI, HTTPException

app = FastAPI()

@app.get("/items/{item_id}")
def read_item(item_id: int):
    if item_id != 1:
        raise HTTPException(status_code=[1], detail="Item not found")
    return {"item_id": item_id}

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A404

B200

C500

D403

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using 200 OK instead of 404

Using 500 Internal Server Error incorrectly

Not raising HTTPException

Raising HTTPException with status code 404 indicates the requested item was not found.

3fill in blank

hard

Fix the error in the code to correctly return a 204 No Content response.

FastAPI

from fastapi import FastAPI, Response, status

app = FastAPI()

@app.delete("/items/{item_id}")
def delete_item(item_id: int):
    # Delete logic here
    return Response(status_code=[1])

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A200

B204

C201

D404

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Returning 200 OK with content instead of 204

Using 201 Created for deletion

Not using Response to set status code

Status code 204 means the request was successful but there is no content to return. Using Response with status_code=204 is correct.

4fill in blank

hard

Fill both blanks to return a JSON response with a 202 Accepted status code.

FastAPI

from fastapi import FastAPI, JSONResponse, status

app = FastAPI()

@app.post("/process")
def process_data():
    return JSONResponse(content=[1], status_code=[2])

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A{"message": "Processing started"}

Bstatus.HTTP_202_ACCEPTED

C{"error": "Invalid data"}

Dstatus.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using error message content with 202 status

Using 400 Bad Request status code incorrectly

Not returning JSONResponse

The content should be a JSON object with a message, and the status_code should be 202 to indicate the request was accepted for processing.

5fill in blank

hard

Fill all three blanks to return a custom status code and message in a FastAPI endpoint.

FastAPI

from fastapi import FastAPI, Response

app = FastAPI()

@app.put("/update/{item_id}")
def update_item(item_id: int):
    # Update logic here
    return Response(content=[1], media_type=[2], status_code=[3])

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A"Item updated successfully"

B"text/plain"

C202

D404

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using JSON content without setting media_type

Using wrong status code like 404

Not setting media_type for plain text

The content is a plain text message, media_type is set to text/plain, and the status code 202 means the update was accepted.

Practice

1. What is the purpose of setting a status_code in a FastAPI route?

easy

A. To define the data type of the response

B. To change the URL path of the route

C. To tell the client if the request was successful or if there was an error

D. To set the server's port number

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand HTTP status codes

   Status codes communicate the result of a request, like success (200) or error (404).

2. Step 2: Role of status_code in FastAPI

   Setting status_code in a route tells the client what happened with their request.

3. Final Answer:

   To tell the client if the request was successful or if there was an error -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Status code = success or error info [OK]

Hint: Status codes show request success or failure [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing status_code with URL path
• Thinking status_code sets response data type
• Mixing status_code with server settings

2. Which of the following is the correct way to set a 201 status code for a POST route in FastAPI?

easy

A. @app.post('/items')
def create_item():
status_code = 201
return {'message': 'Created'}

B. @app.post('/items')
def create_item():
return JSONResponse({'message': 'Created'}, status=201)

C. @app.post('/items')
def create_item():
return {'message': 'Created'}, 201

D. @app.post('/items', status_code=201)
def create_item():
return {'message': 'Created'}

Solution

1. Step 1: Check FastAPI decorator usage

   FastAPI allows setting status_code directly in the route decorator.

2. Step 2: Analyze each option

   @app.post('/items', status_code=201) def create_item(): return {'message': 'Created'} correctly sets status_code=201 in the decorator. @app.post('/items') def create_item(): status_code = 201 return {'message': 'Created'} wrongly assigns inside function without effect. @app.post('/items') def create_item(): return {'message': 'Created'}, 201 returns a tuple which FastAPI does not accept. @app.post('/items') def create_item(): return JSONResponse({'message': 'Created'}, status=201) uses JSONResponse but with wrong parameter name (status instead of status_code).

3. Final Answer:

   @app.post('/items', status_code=201) def create_item(): return {'message': 'Created'} -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Set status_code in decorator = @app.post('/items', status_code=201) def create_item(): return {'message': 'Created'} [OK]

Hint: Use status_code in decorator for simple status setting [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying to set status_code inside function without response object
• Returning tuple with status code (not supported)
• Using wrong parameter name in JSONResponse

3. What status code will this FastAPI route return when called?

from fastapi import FastAPI
from fastapi.responses import JSONResponse

app = FastAPI()

@app.get('/data')
async def get_data():
    return JSONResponse(content={'info': 'ok'}, status_code=202)

medium

A. 202 Accepted

B. 201 Created

C. 200 OK

D. 404 Not Found

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify the response type and status code

   The route returns a JSONResponse with status_code=202.

2. Step 2: Understand HTTP status code 202

   Status code 202 means "Accepted" indicating the request is accepted but not completed yet.

3. Final Answer:

   202 Accepted -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   JSONResponse with status_code=202 = 202 Accepted [OK]

Hint: Check status_code in JSONResponse for actual returned code [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming default 200 OK without checking status_code
• Confusing 201 Created with 202 Accepted
• Ignoring status_code parameter in JSONResponse

4. Identify the error in this FastAPI route that tries to return a 404 status code:

from fastapi import FastAPI

app = FastAPI()

@app.get('/item/{item_id}', status_code=404)
async def read_item(item_id: int):
    return {'item_id': item_id}

medium

A. Function must raise HTTPException for 404, not set status_code

B. Setting status_code=404 in decorator always returns 404 even if item exists

C. Route path is invalid syntax

D. Missing return type annotation causes error

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand status_code in decorator

   Setting status_code=404 in the decorator makes every response return 404 status regardless of logic.

2. Step 2: Why this is a problem

   The route returns data but status 404 means "Not Found" which is misleading if item exists.

3. Final Answer:

   Setting status_code=404 in decorator always returns 404 even if item exists -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Decorator status_code sets fixed response code [OK]

Hint: Decorator status_code sets fixed code, use exceptions for errors [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using status_code=404 in decorator to signal missing item
• Not raising HTTPException for 404 errors
• Assuming status_code in decorator is dynamic

5. You want to create a FastAPI route that returns 201 when a new user is created, but 400 if the username is missing. Which is the best way to control the status codes?

hard

A. Use status_code=201 in decorator and raise HTTPException(status_code=400) if username missing

B. Set status_code=201 in decorator and return JSONResponse with status_code=400 inside function

C. Return a tuple with data and status code 201 or 400

D. Set status_code=400 in decorator and return 201 in response body

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand status code control methods

   Setting status_code=201 in decorator sets default success code. Raising HTTPException sends error with desired status.

2. Step 2: Evaluate options

   Use status_code=201 in decorator and raise HTTPException(status_code=400) if username missing uses decorator for success and exception for error, which is correct. Set status_code=201 in decorator and return JSONResponse with status_code=400 inside function mixes decorator and response status codes causing confusion. Return a tuple with data and status code 201 or 400 returning tuple is invalid in FastAPI. Set status_code=400 in decorator and return 201 in response body sets wrong default status code and misuses response body.

3. Final Answer:

   Use status_code=201 in decorator and raise HTTPException(status_code=400) if username missing -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Decorator for success, exceptions for errors [OK]

Hint: Use decorator for success, raise HTTPException for errors [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Returning tuples with status codes (not supported)
• Setting error status_code in decorator instead of raising exception
• Mixing response status codes inconsistently