Rest API - HTTP Methods
What will be the response status code if you send a DELETE request to remove a non-existent resource?
What will be the response status code if you send a DELETE request to remove a non-existent resource?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand DELETE on missing resource
If the resource does not exist, the server cannot delete it.Step 2: Identify correct status code
404 Not Found indicates the resource was not found to delete.Final Answer:
404 Not Found -> Option AQuick Check:
DELETE missing resource = 404 Not Found [OK]
Quick Trick: 404 means resource missing, not deleted [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Assuming 204 means success on missing resource
- Confusing 400 with 404
- Expecting 200 OK always
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