[Solved] An API returns this error response:{"error": {"code": 500, "message": "Server error"}}But the client receives HTTP status 200. What is the problem? | Rest API

Rest API - Error Handling

An API returns this error response:

{"error": {"code": 500, "message": "Server error"}}

But the client receives HTTP status 200. What is the problem?

AThe server should send HTTP status 500, not 200

BThe error message is incorrect

CThe error code should be 200

DThe JSON format is invalid

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Match HTTP status with error code
HTTP status must reflect the error code; 500 means server error, so status should be 500.
Step 2: Identify mismatch issue
Sending 200 status with error JSON confuses clients about success.
Final Answer:
The server should send HTTP status 500, not 200 -> Option A
Quick Check:
HTTP status must match error code [OK]

Quick Trick: Always align HTTP status with error code in response [OK]

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