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When you browse the internet, your browser and the website's server are constantly talking to each other. Every time you click a link, the server sends back a 3-digit number called an HTTP Status Code. These codes tell us if things went well or if there was an error.
The Five Main Categories
Status codes are divided into five easy-to-remember groups based on their first digit:
- 100-199 (Informational): The server received your request and is still working on it.
- 200-299 (Success): Great news! The request was successful and everything worked.
- 300-399 (Redirection): The resource has moved, and you are being sent to a new location.
- 400-499 (Client Error): There was a mistake on your side (like a typo in the URL).
- 500-599 (Server Error): The server had a problem and couldn't complete the request.
Common Status Codes You Should Know
200 OK: This is the most common code. It means the webpage loaded perfectly!
404 Not Found: We've all seen this one. It means the page you are looking for doesn't exist on the server.
500 Internal Server Error: This is a generic "catch-all" error when the server runs into an unexpected problem.
How to See These Codes Yourself
You can actually see these codes in action! Open Google Chrome, right-click anywhere, and select "Inspect". Go to the "Network" tab and refresh the page. You will see a list of every request and its corresponding status code.
Tip for Beginners: Focus on learning the 200, 404, and 500 codes first. These will help you debug most of your basic web development problems!
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