HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 405 Method Not Allowed
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 405 (Method Not Allowed) 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, 405 means that the HTTP method is not allowed for the requested resource. The response includes an Allow header listing valid methods.
Descrição
The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
Quando você o vê
After form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
Como corrigir
The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.
Descrição
The HTTP method is not allowed for the requested resource. The response includes an Allow header listing valid methods.
Quando você o vê
When sending POST to a read-only endpoint, or DELETE to a non-deletable resource.
Como corrigir
Check the Allow response header for supported methods. Use the correct HTTP method.
Diferenças principais
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 405 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 405: The HTTP method is not allowed for the requested resource. The response includes an Allow header listing valid methods.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 405 when when sending POST to a read-only endpoint, or DELETE to a non-deletable resource.
Quando usar qual
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 405 (Method Not Allowed): Check the Allow response header for supported methods. Use the correct HTTP method.