HTTP 201 Created vs 205 Reset Content
Both HTTP 201 (Created) and 205 (Reset Content) belong to the 2xx Success category. 201 indicates that the request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity. Meanwhile, 205 means that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
Descripción
The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
Cuándo lo verás
After successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
Cómo solucionarlo
No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource.
Descripción
The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
Cuándo lo verás
After form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
Cómo solucionarlo
The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.
Diferencias clave
HTTP 201: The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
You encounter 201 when after successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 201 (Created): No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource. For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.