[Solved] Examine this REST API response:HTTP/1.1 201 Created Location: /orders/789 {"id":789,"item":"Laptop"}What is the purpose of the Location header in this response? | Rest API

Rest API - HTTP Status Codes

Examine this REST API response:

HTTP/1.1 201 Created
Location: /orders/789

{"id":789,"item":"Laptop"}

What is the purpose of the Location header in this response?

AIt indicates the server's current time

BIt provides the URI of the newly created resource

CIt specifies the content type of the response

DIt shows the client's IP address

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the 201 Created status
This status means a new resource was created.
Step 2: Understand the Location header
Location header provides the URI where the new resource can be accessed.
Final Answer:
It provides the URI of the newly created resource -> Option B
Quick Check:
Location header points to new resource URI [OK]

Quick Trick: Location header shows new resource URL [OK]

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