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Which of the following is a common cause of a 500 Internal Server Error in a REST API?

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Rest API - HTTP Status Codes
Which of the following is a common cause of a 500 Internal Server Error in a REST API?
AA syntax error in the server-side code.
BThe client sending a malformed JSON request.
CThe client not having permission to access the resource.
DThe requested URL does not exist.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify server-side error causes

    500 errors happen due to server problems like code bugs or exceptions.

  2. Step 2: Match causes to options

    Syntax errors in server code cause the server to fail, triggering 500 errors.

  3. Final Answer:

    A syntax error in the server-side code. -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Server code error = 500 Internal Server Error [OK]
Quick Trick: Server code bugs often cause 500 errors, not client mistakes [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Blaming client errors for 500 status
  • Confusing 500 with 403 or 404 errors
  • Ignoring server-side exceptions

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