HTTP response status code for update and delete method?

I am building an API endpoints and following RESTful architectural style. but I don't now which response status code perfect for each endpoint Can you help me and the community to build perfect endpoints

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malsowayegh

3 years ago

Level 5

I don't think there is a rule for this in REST. to have RESTFUL APIs you have to follow some principles (https://www.ibm.com/topics/rest-apis)

for your case

does the delete or update returns something? if no you can use 204 No Content otherwise I would stick to 200 if its successful

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martinbean

3 years ago

Level 80

@muathye Stop overthinking it. Return a 200 OK if the update request was successful and returns the updated resource. Return a 204 No Content response when a delete request is successful (as there’s nothing to return if the resource has been deleted successfully).

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