staatuskoodi

A staatuskoodi, meaning status code in Estonian, is a numerical or alphanumeric identifier used to convey the outcome of a specific operation or request. These codes are commonly employed in various technical contexts, including computer programming, network communication, and database management. Their primary purpose is to provide a standardized and concise way to signal success, failure, or other intermediate states of a process.

In web development, HTTP status codes are a prime example. They are returned by a web server in response to a client's request and inform the client about the status of the request. For instance, a 200 OK code signifies that the request was successful, while a 404 Not Found code indicates that the requested resource could not be found. Other common categories include 1xx Informational, 3xx Redirection, 4xx Client Error, and 5xx Server Error codes.

Beyond web protocols, staatuskoodid are also prevalent in application programming interfaces (APIs) to indicate the result of an API call. For example, a successful data retrieval might return a success code, while an invalid input parameter could result in an error code. Similarly, in database transactions, status codes can denote whether an operation like insertion, update, or deletion succeeded or failed, often accompanied by specific error messages. The use of staatuskoodid ensures clarity and facilitates automated error handling and logging, making systems more robust and easier to debug.