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You have a REST API that sometimes returns a 500 Internal Server Error. Which of these is the best debugging step to find the cause?

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Rest API - HTTP Status Codes
You have a REST API that sometimes returns a 500 Internal Server Error. Which of these is the best debugging step to find the cause?
AReview server logs to find error details and stack traces.
BRestart the client application.
CClear browser cache and cookies.
DCheck the client request syntax for errors.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand 500 error origin

    500 errors come from server issues, so client-side fixes won't help.

  2. Step 2: Identify debugging method

    Server logs contain error details and stack traces that help find the root cause of server errors.

  3. Final Answer:

    Review server logs to find error details and stack traces. -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Server logs reveal 500 error causes [OK]
Quick Trick: Check server logs first for 500 errors, not client fixes [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Blaming client syntax for server errors
  • Trying client-side fixes like clearing cache
  • Ignoring server logs and guessing

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