HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 206 Partial Content
Both HTTP 205 (Reset Content) and 206 (Partial Content) belong to the 2xx Success category. 205 indicates that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form). Meanwhile, 206 means that the server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming.
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.
Descripción
The server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming.
Cuándo lo verás
During video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
Cómo solucionarlo
No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.
Diferencias clave
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 206: The server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.