[Solved] You have this REST API code snippet:if (!user.isLoggedIn()) { return 403; } else if (!user.hasAccess()) { return 401; }What is wrong with this code? | Rest API

Rest API - HTTP Status Codes

You have this REST API code snippet:

if (!user.isLoggedIn()) {
  return 403;
} else if (!user.hasAccess()) {
  return 401;
}

What is wrong with this code?

AIt returns 401 when user lacks access, should be 403 instead.

BThe code is correct as is.

CIt should return 404 for unauthorized access.

DIt returns 403 when user is not logged in, should be 401 instead.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check the meaning of 401 and 403
401 means unauthorized (not logged in), 403 means forbidden (no permission).
Step 2: Analyze the code logic
The code returns 403 when user is not logged in, which is incorrect. It should return 401 here. It returns 401 when user lacks access, which should be 403.
Final Answer:
It returns 403 when user is not logged in, should be 401 instead. -> Option D
Quick Check:
Not logged in = 401, no permission = 403 [OK]

Quick Trick: 401 for no login, 403 for no permission [OK]

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