[Solved] What will be the output HTTP status and JSON body if a REST API returns:{"error": {"code": 404, "message": "Resource not found"}}? | Rest API

Rest API - Error Handling

What will be the output HTTP status and JSON body if a REST API returns:

{"error": {"code": 404, "message": "Resource not found"}}

?

AStatus 403 with JSON error message

BStatus 200 with JSON error message

CStatus 404 with JSON error message

DStatus 500 with empty body

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Interpret the error code in JSON
Code 404 means resource not found, so HTTP status should be 404.
Step 2: Confirm response body matches error JSON
The JSON body contains the error message, so it should be sent as is.
Final Answer:
Status 404 with JSON error message -> Option C
Quick Check:
404 error returns 404 status and error JSON [OK]

Quick Trick: Match HTTP status with error code and send JSON body [OK]

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