printresponsestatuscode

Printresponsestatuscode is a programming utility function that outputs the HTTP status code from a response object to the standard output. It is commonly used in debugging, simple monitoring tools, or quick scripts where only the status code is of interest.

The function typically accepts a single parameter representing a response object and retrieves its status code property. It then prints the code, usually as a number, and may optionally include the related reason phrase. In many implementations the function has a void return type, though some variants return the code or a success indicator.

Usage and language variants vary, but the core idea remains the same. In JavaScript environments, a version might read res.statusCode or res.status and log it to the console. In Python, an equivalent function might print response.status_code. Across languages, the operation is an I/O side effect that reveals the HTTP status associated with the response.

Because printresponsestatuscode performs input/output, it is not pure and can hinder testability. To improve testability, it can be implemented as a thin wrapper around a logger or replaced by a function that returns the status code instead of printing it. When working with streaming responses or large bodies, it is important to capture the status code early before consuming the response body to avoid side effects or ordering issues.

Related concepts include HTTP status codes, response handling, and logging utilities. In many projects, a getResponseStatusCode function that returns the code is preferred, leaving presentation or logging to higher-level code.