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What are status codes in Web API?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
Status codes indicate result of HTTP request.
Deep explanation
Common codes include 200 (OK), 201 (Created), 400 (Bad Request), 404 (Not Found), 500 (Server Error).
Real-world example
Returning 404 when resource not found.
Common mistakes
- Using incorrect status codes.
Follow-up questions
- What is 201?
- Why status codes?