[Solved] Which of the following is a correct JSON structure for a simple error response in a REST API? — Ans: {"error": {"code": 404, "message": "Not Found"}} | Rest API

Rest API - Request and Response Format

Which of the following is a correct JSON structure for a simple error response in a REST API?

A{"error": {"code": 404, "message": "Not Found"}}

B{"status": 200, "message": "Success"}

C{"data": {"id": 1, "name": "Item"}}

D{"error_code": "404", "error_msg": "Not Found"}

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify standard error response keys
Common keys include "error", "code", and "message" to describe the problem.
Step 2: Check each option
{"error": {"code": 404, "message": "Not Found"}} uses "error" with "code" and "message" correctly in JSON format.
Final Answer:
{"error": {"code": 404, "message": "Not Found"}} -> Option A
Quick Check:
Standard error keys = code and message [OK]

Quick Trick: Look for 'error', 'code', and 'message' keys in JSON [OK]

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