HTTP Cats
HTTP Cats
http.cat
HTTP Cats
API for HTTP Cats
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Has anybody else noticed that in practice, shit tons of stuff uses a subtly wrong code?
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Yeah, I always make sure to use the relevant code in my projects. I've been using 422 a lot for missing data.
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Like every crappy REST API that gives a 200 with an error message in it.
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Why would 418 ever be used?
Also 425, mood.
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418 comes from an April fools' joke published as RFC7168.
I've used it for debugging before because it stands out and is generally suported.
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I once returned it in a home assignment in case true == false and added a comment that it's cosmic radiation induced bit flip detection.
I got the job.
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As per RFC, when an internet-connected teapot is asked to brew coffee.
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418: catchall API response when all else fails. Easy to filter in logs.
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Don't forget http.dog
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That thumbnail image reminds me of hovercat: https://youtu.be/p1u-R4RVL70
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For more fun with http error codes:
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This is great, DEFCON talks are always amazing :D
The one about email is also great.
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It's a fun look at a dry topic. It gives some really interesting insights too. All good things :)
DEFCON in general is an outstanding conference.
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