[Solved] Given this error response JSON:{"error": {"code": 401, "message": "Unauthorized"}}What HTTP status code should the API return? | Rest API

Rest API - Request and Response Format

Given this error response JSON:

{"error": {"code": 401, "message": "Unauthorized"}}

What HTTP status code should the API return?

A401

B500

C404

D200

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Match error code to HTTP status
The error code 401 means "Unauthorized", which is an HTTP status code for authentication failure.
Step 2: Confirm correct HTTP status
The API should return HTTP status 401 to match the error code in the response body.
Final Answer:
401 -> Option A
Quick Check:
Error code 401 = HTTP status 401 [OK]

Quick Trick: Match error code with HTTP status code [OK]

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