HTTP 101 Switching Protocols vs 429 Too Many Requests
HTTP 101 (Switching Protocols) is a 1xx Informational response, while 429 (Too Many Requests) 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, 429 means that the user has sent too many requests in a given time (rate limiting). The response should include a Retry-After 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 user has sent too many requests in a given time (rate limiting). The response should include a Retry-After header.
Cuándo lo verás
When hitting API rate limits or making too many requests too quickly.
Cómo solucionarlo
Check the Retry-After header. Implement exponential backoff. Consider caching responses.
Diferencias clave
101 is a 1xx Informational response, while 429 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 429: The user has sent too many requests in a given time (rate limiting). The response should include a Retry-After header.
You encounter 101 when when upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
You encounter 429 when when hitting API rate limits or making too many requests too quickly.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 101 (Switching Protocols): This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol. For 429 (Too Many Requests): Check the Retry-After header. Implement exponential backoff. Consider caching responses.