HTTP 204 No Content vs 424 Failed Dependency
HTTP 204 (No Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 424 (Failed Dependency) is a 4xx Client Error response. 204 indicates that the server successfully processed the request but is not returning any content. Common for DELETE operations and form submissions that don't need a response body. In contrast, 424 means that the request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
Description
The server successfully processed the request but is not returning any content. Common for DELETE operations and form submissions that don't need a response body.
When You See It
After DELETE requests, PUT updates where no body is needed, or CORS preflight responses.
How to Fix
No fix needed. The action was successful; there is simply no content to return.
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
204 is a 2xx Success response, while 424 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 204: The server successfully processed the request but is not returning any content. Common for DELETE operations and form submissions that don't need a response body.
HTTP 424: The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
You encounter 204 when after DELETE requests, PUT updates where no body is needed, or CORS preflight responses.
You encounter 424 when in batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
When to Use Which
For 204 (No Content): No fix needed. The action was successful; there is simply no content to return. For 424 (Failed Dependency): Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation.