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Informational
RFC 7231

The server has received the request headers and the client should proceed to send the request body.

Detailed Information

This interim response indicates that everything so far is OK and that the client should continue with the request or ignore it if it is already finished.

Common Examples

  • Large file uploads with preliminary header checks
  • Complex multi-step API requests
  • Streaming data transfers

Common Uses

  • File upload systems
  • Media streaming services
  • Large data transfer operations

Best Practices

  • Only use when explicitly handling large payload transfers
  • Ensure proper client support before implementing
  • Consider alternative approaches for simple requests

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