204

No Content

This status code is typically used in situations where the client does not need any additional information from the server. It is typically used when a client sends a request to update or delete a resource, and the server acknowledges the request without sending any data in return.

Here are some key points about the 204 No Content status code:

• Success: It signifies that the server has successfully processed the request, but there is no content to return in the response payload.
• Client handling: When receiving a 204 response, clients should generally consider it as successful and continue with their intended operation while ignoring any potential missing content.
• Alternatives: Unlike other successful responses like 200 (OK) or 201 (Created), a 204 response does not include a message body or any data. The absence of content distinguishes it from those codes.
• Caching behavior: The 204 response is cacheable by default as it doesn't contain any actual data. Caching this type of response can improve performance for subsequent requests.

Overall, the 204 No Content status code is used to indicate successful processing without returning any content in the response body. It can be particularly useful for operations where no additional information needs to be sent back to the client or when minimizing bandwidth consumption and caching efficiency are desired.