Rest API - HTTP Status Codes
An API responds with
201 Created but omits the Location header. What is the main drawback of this response?An API responds with 201 Created but omits the Location header. What is the main drawback of this response?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand 201 Created
It means a new resource was created successfully.Step 2: Role of Location header
Location header tells clients where to access the new resource.Step 3: Consequence of missing Location
Without it, clients must guess or cannot locate the resource easily.Final Answer:
Clients cannot easily find the URI of the new resource -> Option CQuick Check:
Location header needed for resource URI [OK]
Quick Trick: 201 Created needs Location header for resource URI [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming resource not created without Location
- Thinking response body must be empty
- Confusing 201 with 404
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