What is the HTTP status code to return when input data is missing?

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I have written a REST API in nodejs.

I want to send HTTP status codes on various events.

For example when data is returned I send HTTP code 200.

What is the status code to return when the input data is missing?

njachowski · Accepted Answer · 2016-01-13 14:55:11Z

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This isn't specific to nodejs. HTTP status codes are general -- you can read about them on wikipedia:

I think you want client error code 400, which means Bad Request.

answered Jan 13, 2016 at 14:55

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aliasm2k · Accepted Answer · 2016-01-13 16:47:33Z

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Perhaps you should return 404, not found. As mentioned in previous answer, HTTP status codes are general.

A tip: try getting grip on HTTP before starting off web development.

answered Jan 13, 2016 at 16:47

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