HTTP 201 Created vs 423 Locked
HTTP 201 (Created) is a 2xx Success response, while 423 (Locked) is a 4xx Client 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, 423 means that the resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
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 resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
Cuándo lo verás
When trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
Cómo solucionarlo
Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.
Diferencias clave
201 is a 2xx Success response, while 423 is a 4xx Client 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 423: The resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
You encounter 201 when after successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
You encounter 423 when when trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 201 (Created): No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource. For 423 (Locked): Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.