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I have a rest API to upload multiple files. It returns an ID per file uploaded and a message, per file as well, which tells which error has occurred, if any.

Should I always return 200 with the json?

what if all files failed? and what if some files only have failed?

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    Possible duplicate of HTTP status code for a partial successful request Commented Aug 27, 2017 at 10:44
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    here is the quick lookout httpstatuses.com i think of 202 and 207 as to choose from as suggested by previous link Commented Aug 27, 2017 at 10:48
  • The other link was useful; I'll use a 207. Thanks! Commented Aug 27, 2017 at 11:58
  • This link is also useful for people that see this question after long time like me Commented Aug 7, 2019 at 11:55
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