Rest API - Request and Response Format
You find that your REST API returns some responses with a field "status_code" as a number and others as a string. What is the best fix?
You find that your REST API returns some responses with a field "status_code" as a number and others as a string. What is the best fix?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify inconsistency in data type for "status_code"
Mixing number and string types causes client parsing issues.Step 2: Choose consistent data type for better usability
Returning "status_code" always as a number is standard and easier for clients to handle.Final Answer:
Always return "status_code" as a number for consistency -> Option DQuick Check:
Consistent data types avoid client errors [OK]
Quick Trick: Keep data types consistent for all fields [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Returning mixed types causes parsing errors
- Removing important fields breaks clients
- Expecting clients to handle inconsistent types
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