[Solved] You receive this Problem Details JSON response:{"type": "https://example.com/probs/forbidden-action", "title": "Action Forbidden", "status": 403, "detail": "You are not allowed to perform this action.... | Rest API

Rest API - Error Handling

You receive this Problem Details JSON response:

{"type": "https://example.com/probs/forbidden-action", "title": "Action Forbidden", "status": 403, "detail": "You are not allowed to perform this action."}

What HTTP status code should the server return along with this response?

A404

B400

C403

D500

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the status field value
The JSON response includes "status": 403, which indicates the HTTP status code to be used.
Step 2: Understand the meaning of status 403
Status code 403 means "Forbidden", indicating the client is authenticated but not authorized to perform the action.
Final Answer:
403 -> Option C
Quick Check:
Status code matches the "status" field in the Problem Details response [OK]

Quick Trick: Use the 'status' field value as the HTTP status code [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Returning 400 instead of 403
Ignoring the 'status' field and returning 200
Confusing 403 with 404 Not Found

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