[Solved] You have this error response from a REST API:{ "error": "Invalid ID", "code":... How can you fix this to follow consistent error patterns? | Rest API

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You have this error response from a REST API:

{
  "error": "Invalid ID",
  "code": 400
}

But your client expects error details under the key "message" instead of "error". How can you fix this to follow consistent error patterns?

AChange the API to return {"message": "Invalid ID", "code": 400}

BChange the client to look for "error" key instead of "message"

CIgnore the error and retry the request

DRemove the "code" key from the response

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the inconsistency
The API returns error details under "error" but client expects "message" key.
Step 2: Fix the API response to match client expectation
Change the API to use "message" key for error details to keep consistent error format.
Final Answer:
Change the API to return {"message": "Invalid ID", "code": 400} -> Option A
Quick Check:
Consistent error keys = Use "message" key in API response [OK]

Quick Trick: Match error keys between API and client [OK]

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