HTTP

HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 300 Multiple Choices

HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 300 (Multiple Choices) is a 3xx Redirection response. 206 indicates 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. In contrast, 300 means that the request has more than one possible response. The client should choose one of them.

Descrição

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.

Quando você o vê

During video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.

Como corrigir

No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.

Descrição

The request has more than one possible response. The client should choose one of them.

Quando você o vê

When a resource is available in multiple formats (e.g., different languages or media types).

Como corrigir

Select the appropriate resource variant. Send an Accept header with your preferred content type.

Diferenças principais

1.

206 is a 2xx Success response, while 300 is a 3xx Redirection response.

2.

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.

3.

HTTP 300: The request has more than one possible response. The client should choose one of them.

4.

You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.

5.

You encounter 300 when when a resource is available in multiple formats (e.g., different languages or media types).

Quando usar qual

For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 300 (Multiple Choices): Select the appropriate resource variant. Send an Accept header with your preferred content type.

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