HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 423 Locked
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 423 (Locked) is a 4xx Client Error response. 205 indicates that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form). In contrast, 423 means that the resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
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.
Description
The resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
When You See It
When trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
How to Fix
Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.
Key Differences
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 423 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 423: The resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 423 when when trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
When to Use Which
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 423 (Locked): Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.