HTTP 101 Switching Protocols vs 411 Length Required
HTTP 101 (Switching Protocols) is a 1xx Informational response, while 411 (Length Required) is a 4xx Client Error response. 101 indicates that the server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to. In contrast, 411 means that the server refuses to accept the request without a Content-Length header.
Descripción
The server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to.
Cuándo lo verás
When upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
Cómo solucionarlo
This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol.
Descripción
The server refuses to accept the request without a Content-Length header.
Cuándo lo verás
When sending a request body without specifying Content-Length.
Cómo solucionarlo
Include a Content-Length header in your request.
Diferencias clave
101 is a 1xx Informational response, while 411 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 101: The server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to.
HTTP 411: The server refuses to accept the request without a Content-Length header.
You encounter 101 when when upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
You encounter 411 when when sending a request body without specifying Content-Length.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 101 (Switching Protocols): This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol. For 411 (Length Required): Include a Content-Length header in your request.