Reakciókódok

Reakciókódok, often translated as reaction codes or response codes, are numerical or alphanumeric identifiers used in various systems to signify the outcome of an operation or request. They are a standardized way to communicate whether an action was successful, failed, or encountered a specific condition.

In computing, reaction codes are particularly prevalent in network protocols and application programming interfaces (APIs). For example, when a web browser requests a webpage from a server, the server responds with a status code. Codes in the 2xx range generally indicate success, while 4xx codes signify client errors (like a page not found), and 5xx codes indicate server errors. These codes allow the client to understand what happened and how to proceed.

Beyond web services, reaction codes are used in databases to report the success or failure of queries, in operating systems to indicate the result of system calls, and in various software applications to signal different states or events. The specific meaning of each reaction code is typically defined by the protocol or system employing it. Consistency in using and interpreting these codes is crucial for seamless interoperability between different software components and systems. They provide a concise and unambiguous method for reporting results, simplifying debugging and error handling.