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408
Request Timeout
Client Error
RFC 7231
The server did not receive a complete request message within the time that it was prepared to wait.
Detailed Information
The 408 status code indicates that the server did not receive a complete request message within the time that it was prepared to wait.
Common Examples
- Slow network connections
- Long-running requests
- API requests with timeout limits
Common Uses
- Slow network connections
- Long-running requests
- API requests with timeout limits
Best Practices
- Use when the request takes too long to complete
- Include Retry-After header with a recommended waiting time
- Ensure proper request handling and timeout settings
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