What is a Status Code?

A status code is a standard code used in HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) responses to indicate the result of a client’s request to the server. When you make a request to a server (e.g., loading a webpage), the server responds with a status code along with the requested content (like HTML, JSON, etc.). The status code informs the client about the outcome of the request, whether it was successful, whether there was an error, or if further action is needed.

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Structure of a Status Code

An HTTP status code is a three-digit number, and it’s grouped into five classes based on the first digit:

1. 1xx (Informational): The request was received, and the process is continuing.

• Example: 100 Continue (The server has received the request headers, and the client should proceed with the request body).

2. 2xx (Successful): The request was successfully received, understood, and accepted.

• Example: 200 OK (The request was successful, and the response contains the requested data).

3. 3xx (Redirection): Further action is required to fulfill the request, typically involving URL redirection.

• Example: 301 Moved Permanently (The resource has…