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A client sends a PUT request to update a resource but receives a 405 Method Not Allowed error. What is the likely cause?
A client sends a PUT request to update a resource but receives a 405 Method Not Allowed error. What is the likely cause?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand 405 error meaning
405 means the HTTP method is not allowed on the requested resource.Step 2: Analyze other options
Malformed body causes 400, missing resource causes 404, unauthorized causes 401 or 403.Final Answer:
The server does not support PUT on that resource -> Option CQuick Check:
405 error = Method not allowed [OK]
Quick Trick: 405 means method not allowed on resource [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing 405 with 404 or 400 errors
- Assuming 405 means unauthorized
- Thinking malformed body causes 405
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