HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 424 Failed Dependency
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 424 (Failed Dependency) 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, 424 means that the request failed because it depended on another request that failed (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 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
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 424 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 424: The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 424 when in batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
When to Use Which
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 424 (Failed Dependency): Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation.