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Why might an API server respond with the HTTP status code 429 Too Many Requests?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Rest API - HTTP Status Codes

Why might an API server respond with the HTTP status code 429 Too Many Requests?

AThe client has sent too many requests in a given time frame
BThe requested resource was not found on the server
CThe server encountered an internal error processing the request
DThe client is not authorized to access the resource
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand 429 status code

    The 429 status code indicates the client has sent too many requests in a given amount of time.

  2. Step 2: Eliminate other options

    The requested resource was not found on the server corresponds to 404 Not Found, C to 500 Internal Server Error, and D to 401 Unauthorized.

  3. Final Answer:

    The client has sent too many requests in a given time frame -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    429 means rate limiting triggered [OK]
Quick Trick: 429 means client sent too many requests [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing 429 with 404 Not Found
  • Thinking 429 means server error
  • Assuming 429 is about authorization

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