HTTP 103 Early Hints vs 418 I'm a Teapot
HTTP 103 (Early Hints) is a 1xx Informational response, while 418 (I'm a Teapot) is a 4xx Client Error response. 103 indicates that used to return some response headers before the final HTTP message. Allows the browser to start preloading resources while the server prepares the response. In contrast, 418 means that any attempt to brew coffee with a teapot should result in this error. An April Fools' joke from 1998 that became a beloved part of HTTP culture.
Description
Used to return some response headers before the final HTTP message. Allows the browser to start preloading resources while the server prepares the response.
When You See It
When a server wants the browser to start loading CSS/JS before the full response is ready.
How to Fix
No fix needed. This optimization helps speed up page loading.
Description
Any attempt to brew coffee with a teapot should result in this error. An April Fools' joke from 1998 that became a beloved part of HTTP culture.
When You See It
As an Easter egg on some websites, or when a server humorously refuses a request.
How to Fix
Use a coffee pot instead of a teapot. Or just enjoy the joke.
Key Differences
103 is a 1xx Informational response, while 418 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 103: Used to return some response headers before the final HTTP message. Allows the browser to start preloading resources while the server prepares the response.
HTTP 418: Any attempt to brew coffee with a teapot should result in this error. An April Fools' joke from 1998 that became a beloved part of HTTP culture.
You encounter 103 when when a server wants the browser to start loading CSS/JS before the full response is ready.
You encounter 418 when as an Easter egg on some websites, or when a server humorously refuses a request.
When to Use Which
For 103 (Early Hints): No fix needed. This optimization helps speed up page loading. For 418 (I'm a Teapot): Use a coffee pot instead of a teapot. Or just enjoy the joke.