Rest API - HTTP Status Codes
Which HTTP header should NOT be included in a
204 No Content response according to REST API standards?Which HTTP header should NOT be included in a 204 No Content response according to REST API standards?
easy📝 Syntax Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand 204 response headers
204 responses must not include a message body, so Content-Type header is unnecessary and should be omitted.Step 2: Identify allowed headers
Headers like Cache-Control, Date, and Server are metadata and can be included.Final Answer:
Content-Type should NOT be included -> Option CQuick Check:
No body means no Content-Type header [OK]
Quick Trick: No Content-Type header with 204 response [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Including Content-Type header with empty body
- Removing necessary metadata headers
- Confusing 204 with 200 OK headers
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