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HTTP Status Codes are server responses that indicate the result of client requests and are crucial for understanding API behavior. They are categorized into informational, success, redirection, client errors, and server errors, with specific codes for each category. Best practices include using the correct codes for different scenarios to enhance debugging and communication.

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HTTP Extended

HTTP Status Codes are server responses that indicate the result of client requests and are crucial for understanding API behavior. They are categorized into informational, success, redirection, client errors, and server errors, with specific codes for each category. Best practices include using the correct codes for different scenarios to enhance debugging and communication.

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HTTP Status Codes – Detailed Developer Guide

Introduction

HTTP Status Codes are responses sent by the server to indicate the result of a client request.

They are essential for understanding API behavior.


Importance

- Helps frontend understand backend response - Assists in debugging - Improves API clarity
Categories

1xx → Informational 2xx → Success 3xx → Redirection 4xx → Client Errors 5xx → Server Errors
Success Codes

200 → OK 201 → Created 204 → No Content


Client Errors

400 → Bad Request 401 → Unauthorized 403 → Forbidden 404 → Not Found
Server Errors

500 → Internal Server Error 502 → Bad Gateway 503 → Service Unavailable
Real Project Usage

Login API:

200 → Success 401 → Wrong password 404 → User not found 500 → Server issue
Best Practices

- Use correct codes - Avoid 200 for errors - Use 4xx for client issues - Use 5xx for server issues
API Debugging

Status codes help developers identify issues quickly.


Advantages

- Improves communication - Simplifies debugging - Enhances reliability

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