HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 406 Not Acceptable
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 406 (Not Acceptable) is a 4xx Client Error response. 205 indicates that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form). In contrast, 406 means that the server cannot produce a response matching the Accept headers sent by the client.
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 cannot produce a response matching the Accept headers sent by the client.
Cuándo lo verás
When requesting a content type the server doesn't support (e.g., Accept: application/xml when only JSON is available).
Cómo solucionarlo
Adjust the Accept header to a format the server supports.
Diferencias clave
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 406 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 406: The server cannot produce a response matching the Accept headers sent by the client.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 406 when when requesting a content type the server doesn't support (e.g., Accept: application/xml when only JSON is available).
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 406 (Not Acceptable): Adjust the Accept header to a format the server supports.