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508
Loop Detected
Server Error
RFC 5842
The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request.
Detailed Information
The 508 status code indicates that the server detected an infinite loop while processing the request. This is often returned when a client attempts to access a resource that is part of a loop.
Common Examples
- API requests with infinite loops
- Web page requests with infinite loops
Common Uses
- API requests with infinite loops
- Web page requests with infinite loops
Best Practices
- Use when the server detected an infinite loop while processing the request
- Include a detailed error message
- Ensure proper request handling and loop detection
Related Status Codes
3 similar
500
Internal Server Error
The server has encountered a situation it does not know how to handle.
501
Not Implemented
The server does not support the functionality required to fulfill the request.
502
Bad Gateway
The server, while acting as a gateway or proxy, received an invalid response from the upstream server.
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