[Solved] A developer returns this response after creating a resource:HTTP/1.1 200 OK {"id": 202}Why might this be considered improper REST API design? | Rest API

Rest API - HTTP Status Codes

A developer returns this response after creating a resource:

HTTP/1.1 200 OK
{"id": 202}

Why might this be considered improper REST API design?

ABecause the status code should be 404 Not Found

BBecause the response body is missing

CBecause 200 OK means the request failed

DBecause 200 OK does not indicate resource creation

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the status code meaning
200 OK means the request succeeded but does not specify resource creation.
Step 2: Best practice for creation
201 Created is the correct status code to indicate a new resource was created.
Final Answer:
Because 200 OK does not indicate resource creation -> Option D
Quick Check:
Use 201 for creation, not 200 [OK]

Quick Trick: 201 Created signals resource creation, not 200 OK [OK]

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