Which JSON structure best represents a REST API error response that includes a machine-readable error code, a human-readable message, and a timestamp?

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Rest API - Error Handling

A{ "code": "ERR123", "message": "Invalid input", "timestamp": "2024-06-01T12:00:00Z" }

B{ "error": "Invalid input", "status": 400, "time": "12:00" }

C{ "status": 400, "error": "ERR123", "date": "2024-06-01" }

D{ "message": "ERR123", "code": 400, "timestamp": "now" }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify required fields
Must have a machine-readable code, human message, and ISO timestamp.
Step 2: Evaluate options
{ "code": "ERR123", "message": "Invalid input", "timestamp": "2024-06-01T12:00:00Z" } uses 'code' for machine code, 'message' for human text, and ISO 8601 timestamp format.
Step 3: Reject others
Others mix fields incorrectly or use ambiguous keys and formats.
Final Answer:
Option A -> Option A
Quick Check:
Clear keys and ISO timestamp [OK]

Quick Trick: Use clear keys and ISO timestamps [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Using ambiguous or inconsistent key names
Not using ISO 8601 format for timestamps
Mixing error code and message fields

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