HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 207 Multi-Status
Both HTTP 205 (Reset Content) and 207 (Multi-Status) 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, 207 means that the response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
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 response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
Cuándo lo verás
In WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
Cómo solucionarlo
Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource.
Diferencias clave
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 207: The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource.