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If a client sends a DELETE request for a resource that does not exist, what is the expected HTTP status code from the server?
If a client sends a DELETE request for a resource that does not exist, what is the expected HTTP status code from the server?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand DELETE request behavior
If the resource is missing, server cannot delete it and returns 404 Not Found.Step 2: Differentiate from other codes
204 means deleted successfully with no content, 200 OK means success, 403 means forbidden access.Final Answer:
404 Not Found -> Option DQuick Check:
Deleting missing resource = 404 Not Found [OK]
Quick Trick: Missing resource deletion returns 404 Not Found [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Choosing 204 No Content incorrectly
- Assuming 200 OK means deletion success
- Confusing 403 Forbidden with missing resource
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