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Why is it important to check the HTTP status code in an API response before processing the data?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Rest API - REST API Fundamentals
Why is it important to check the HTTP status code in an API response before processing the data?
ATo speed up the API request
BTo confirm the server sent data successfully
CTo change the API endpoint URL
DTo encrypt the data received
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand HTTP status codes

    Status codes like 200 mean success; others indicate errors or redirects.
  2. Step 2: Explain why checking status matters

    Checking status ensures data is valid before using it.
  3. Final Answer:

    To confirm the server sent data successfully -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Check status code to verify success [OK]
Quick Trick: Status 200 means success; always check it first [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Ignoring status code and processing error data
  • Thinking status code speeds up requests
  • Confusing status code with encryption

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