HTTP 411 Length Required vs 424 Failed Dependency
Both HTTP 411 (Length Required) and 424 (Failed Dependency) belong to the 4xx Client Error category. 411 indicates that the server refuses to accept the request without a Content-Length header. Meanwhile, 424 means that the request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
Description
The server refuses to accept the request without a Content-Length header.
When You See It
When sending a request body without specifying Content-Length.
How to Fix
Include a Content-Length header in your request.
Description
The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
When You See It
In batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
How to Fix
Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation.
Key Differences
HTTP 411: The server refuses to accept the request without a Content-Length header.
HTTP 424: The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
You encounter 411 when when sending a request body without specifying Content-Length.
You encounter 424 when in batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
When to Use Which
For 411 (Length Required): Include a Content-Length header in your request. For 424 (Failed Dependency): Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation.