HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 429 Too Many Requests
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 429 (Too Many Requests) is a 4xx Client Error 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, 429 means that the user has sent too many requests in a given time (rate limiting). The response should include a Retry-After header.
Mô tả
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.
Khi bạn thấy mã này
During video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
Cách khắc phục
No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.
Mô tả
The user has sent too many requests in a given time (rate limiting). The response should include a Retry-After header.
Khi bạn thấy mã này
When hitting API rate limits or making too many requests too quickly.
Cách khắc phục
Check the Retry-After header. Implement exponential backoff. Consider caching responses.
Sự khác biệt chính
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 429 is a 4xx Client Error response.
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.
HTTP 429: The user has sent too many requests in a given time (rate limiting). The response should include a Retry-After header.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 429 when when hitting API rate limits or making too many requests too quickly.
Khi nào dùng cái nào
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 429 (Too Many Requests): Check the Retry-After header. Implement exponential backoff. Consider caching responses.