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205

Reset Content

Success
RFC 7231

The server has fulfilled the request and the user agent should reset the document view which caused the request to be sent.

Detailed Information

The 205 status code indicates that the server has fulfilled the request and that the user agent should reset the document view which caused the request to be sent.

Common Examples

  • •Form submissions
  • •Resource updates
  • •Page reloads

Common Uses

  • •Form submissions
  • •Resource updates
  • •Page reloads

Best Practices

  • •Use when a form is successfully submitted
  • •Ensure proper caching headers are set
  • •Consider using 204 No Content for more efficient responses

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