Free astrology APIs often return status codes to indicate the success or failure of a request. Common status codes include 200 (OK), 400 (Bad Request), 401 (Unauthorized), 403 (Forbidden), and 500 (Internal Server Error). These codes, along with the API’s documentation, help developers understand and troubleshoot API interactions.
Common Status Codes and Their Meanings:
- 200 (OK): The request was successful, and the API returned the requested data.
- 400 (Bad Request): The request was invalid, likely due to missing or incorrect parameters.
- 401 (Unauthorized): The request was not authorized. This could be due to a missing or invalid API key.
- 403 (Forbidden): The client is not allowed to access the requested resource. This could be due to rate limits or other restrictions.
- 500 (Internal Server Error): The server encountered an unexpected error while processing the request.
Troubleshooting with Status Codes:
- 400 (Bad Request):Double-check the input parameters against the API’s documentation to ensure they are correct and in the required format.
- 401 (Unauthorized) / 403 (Forbidden):Verify that you have a valid API key and that your API key has the necessary permissions to access the requested data.
- 500 (Internal Server Error):If you’re getting a 500 error, you might need to consult the API’s documentation or contact their support team for assistance.
Example:
If you’re trying to get a daily horoscope for a specific sign and you get a 400 error, it likely means you’ve entered an invalid sign name or the request is missing other required parameters.
