Glossary

The words, without the shrug

Every term the courses use, defined in one line and then in a paragraph. Written to be read out of order.

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Status code

Backend

A three-digit verdict on a request.

The first digit is what matters: 2xx worked, 3xx moved, 4xx you asked wrong, 5xx they broke. The 4 versus 5 distinction decides whether retrying can possibly help.