Rest API - Request and Response Format
Which HTTP status code is most appropriate to use in an error response when the client sends invalid data?
Which HTTP status code is most appropriate to use in an error response when the client sends invalid data?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify status code meaning
400 Bad Request means the client sent invalid or malformed data.Step 2: Compare other codes
200 means success, 500 means server error, 302 is for redirection, so they don't fit invalid client data.Final Answer:
400 Bad Request -> Option AQuick Check:
Invalid client data = 400 Bad Request [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 400 for client errors like invalid input [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using 200 for errors
- Confusing 500 server error with client error
- Using 302 which is for redirects
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