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HTTP 102 Processing vs 205 Reset Content

HTTP 102 (Processing) is a 1xx Informational response, while 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response. 102 indicates that the server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out. In contrast, 205 means that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).

Description

The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out.

When You See It

During long-running WebDAV operations.

How to Fix

Wait for the final response. This is an interim status to prevent timeouts.

Description

The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).

When You See It

After form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.

How to Fix

The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.

Key Differences

1.

102 is a 1xx Informational response, while 205 is a 2xx Success response.

2.

HTTP 102: The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out.

3.

HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).

4.

You encounter 102 when during long-running WebDAV operations.

5.

You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.

When to Use Which

For 102 (Processing): Wait for the final response. This is an interim status to prevent timeouts. For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.

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