[Solved] Consider this partial API response:{"state": "draft", "actions": {"submit": "/docs/456/submit"}}Which of the following is a likely error if the client tries to perform "submit" with a GET request? | Rest API

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Consider this partial API response:

{"state": "draft", "actions": {"submit": "/docs/456/submit"}}

Which of the following is a likely error if the client tries to perform "submit" with a GET request?

A200 OK with no effect

B405 Method Not Allowed

C404 Not Found

D500 Internal Server Error

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify correct HTTP method for action
State-changing actions like "submit" usually require POST, not GET.
Step 2: Understand server response to wrong method
Using GET on an endpoint expecting POST results in 405 Method Not Allowed.
Final Answer:
405 Method Not Allowed -> Option B
Quick Check:
Wrong HTTP method = 405 error [OK]

Quick Trick: Use correct HTTP method or get 405 error [OK]

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