Status Code / HTTP Code
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In statistics, the status code (also called HTTP code) is used to determine the result of a request or to indicate an error to the client. The first digit of the status code is used to specify one of five response categories.
| Category | Definition |
|---|---|
| Success (2XX) | Success of the request. This class indicates that the client’s request has been received, understood and accepted successfully. |
| Redirects (3XX) | Redirection. This class indicates that another action must be done to complete the request. |
| 4XX | Web client error. This class indicates that the request contains bad syntax or cannot be completed. |
| 5XX | Server error. This class indicates a server or application server error in executing the request. |