Rest API - HTTP Status Codes
In a REST API, you want to temporarily redirect users but preserve the HTTP method (e.g., POST remains POST). Which status code should you use?
In a REST API, you want to temporarily redirect users but preserve the HTTP method (e.g., POST remains POST). Which status code should you use?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand redirect status codes and HTTP methods
302 and 303 may change HTTP method to GET, but 307 preserves the original method.Step 2: Choose status code that preserves method temporarily
307 Temporary Redirect is designed to preserve method during temporary redirect.Final Answer:
307 Temporary Redirect -> Option CQuick Check:
Preserve method on temporary redirect = 307 [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 307 to keep HTTP method on temporary redirect [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using 302 which may change POST to GET
- Confusing 303 with preserving method
- Assuming 301 is temporary redirect
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