Mastering HTTP Status Codes: 200 Vs 201 In REST APIs
Clarify HTTP status codes: 200 OK for successful read/update/delete ops & 201 Created for resource creation, including Location header & meaningful responses.
Handling HTTP status codes in a REST API can be tricky, especially when dealing with successful operations that create or modify resources. In this article, we will clarify the differences between HTTP status codes 200 and 201, providing a quick guide to help you understand when and how to use each of these codes effectively. Understanding HTTP Status Codes HTTP status codes are a standardized way for servers to communicate the result of a client's request. They are grouped into five classes: 1xx: Informational 2xx: Success 3xx: Redirection 4xx: Client Errors 5xx: Server Errors Her...