[Solved] What is wrong with this method to return 204 No Content?@DeleteMapping("/delete") public ResponseEntity delete() { return new ResponseEntity(HttpStatus.NO_CONTENT); } | Spring Boot

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What is wrong with this method to return 204 No Content?

@DeleteMapping("/delete")
public ResponseEntity delete() {
  return new ResponseEntity<>(HttpStatus.NO_CONTENT);
}

AVoid type cannot be used with ResponseEntity

BResponseEntity constructor requires two parameters

CThis method correctly returns 204 No Content

DMust include a response body with 204 status

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand ResponseEntity with Void type
ResponseEntity is valid to indicate no body in the response.
Step 2: Check constructor usage
Using new ResponseEntity<>(HttpStatus.NO_CONTENT) correctly sets status 204 with no body.
Final Answer:
This method correctly returns 204 No Content -> Option C
Quick Check:
ResponseEntity with status only is valid [OK]

Quick Trick: Use ResponseEntity for no content responses [OK]

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