HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 415 Unsupported Media Type
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 415 (Unsupported Media Type) 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, 415 means that the server refuses to accept the request because the Content-Type is not supported.
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 server refuses to accept the request because the Content-Type is not supported.
When You See It
When sending JSON to an endpoint that only accepts XML, or missing the Content-Type header.
How to Fix
Set the correct Content-Type header matching the data format you're sending.
Key Differences
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 415 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 415: The server refuses to accept the request because the Content-Type is not supported.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 415 when when sending JSON to an endpoint that only accepts XML, or missing the Content-Type header.
When to Use Which
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 415 (Unsupported Media Type): Set the correct Content-Type header matching the data format you're sending.