HTTP 202 Accepted vs 418 I'm a Teapot
HTTP 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success response, while 418 (I'm a Teapot) is a 4xx Client Error response. 202 indicates that the request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon. In contrast, 418 means that any attempt to brew coffee with a teapot should result in this error. An April Fools' joke from 1998 that became a beloved part of HTTP culture.
Описание
The request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon.
Когда вы это видите
For async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
Как исправить
Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook.
Описание
Any attempt to brew coffee with a teapot should result in this error. An April Fools' joke from 1998 that became a beloved part of HTTP culture.
Когда вы это видите
As an Easter egg on some websites, or when a server humorously refuses a request.
Как исправить
Use a coffee pot instead of a teapot. Or just enjoy the joke.
Ключевые различия
202 is a 2xx Success response, while 418 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 202: The request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon.
HTTP 418: Any attempt to brew coffee with a teapot should result in this error. An April Fools' joke from 1998 that became a beloved part of HTTP culture.
You encounter 202 when for async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
You encounter 418 when as an Easter egg on some websites, or when a server humorously refuses a request.
Когда что использовать
For 202 (Accepted): Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook. For 418 (I'm a Teapot): Use a coffee pot instead of a teapot. Or just enjoy the joke.