HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 226 IM Used
Both HTTP 205 (Reset Content) and 226 (IM Used) 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, 226 means that the server has fulfilled a GET request for the resource, and the response is a representation of the result of one or more instance-manipulations.
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 has fulfilled a GET request for the resource, and the response is a representation of the result of one or more instance-manipulations.
Cuándo lo verás
When using delta encoding to reduce bandwidth.
Cómo solucionarlo
Rarely encountered. The response uses Instance Manipulations (IM) as specified.
Diferencias clave
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 226: The server has fulfilled a GET request for the resource, and the response is a representation of the result of one or more instance-manipulations.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 226 when when using delta encoding to reduce bandwidth.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 226 (IM Used): Rarely encountered. The response uses Instance Manipulations (IM) as specified.