HTTP 201 Created vs 508 Loop Detected
HTTP 201 (Created) is a 2xx Success response, while 508 (Loop Detected) is a 5xx Server Error response. 201 indicates that the request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity. In contrast, 508 means that the server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
Description
The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
When You See It
After successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
How to Fix
No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource.
Description
The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
When You See It
When WebDAV encounters circular references in bindings.
How to Fix
Fix the circular reference in the WebDAV configuration.
Key Differences
201 is a 2xx Success response, while 508 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 201: The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
HTTP 508: The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
You encounter 201 when after successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
You encounter 508 when when WebDAV encounters circular references in bindings.
When to Use Which
For 201 (Created): No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource. For 508 (Loop Detected): Fix the circular reference in the WebDAV configuration.