Spring Boot - REST Controllers
What will be the HTTP status code returned by this code?
return ResponseEntity.notFound().build();
What will be the HTTP status code returned by this code?
medium📝 component behavior Q5 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand notFound() method
ResponseEntity.notFound() sets status to 404 Not Found.Step 2: build() returns ResponseEntity without body
build() completes the response with the set status and no body.Final Answer:
404 Not Found -> Option AQuick Check:
notFound().build() = 404 status [OK]
Quick Trick: Use notFound().build() to return 404 without body [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming 200 OK is default
- Confusing build() with body()
- Expecting a response body with notFound()
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