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What does "response" mean in programming?
response is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The message a server sends back after receiving a request. An HTTP response includes a status code (200, 404, 500, etc.), headers, and optionally a body containing data.
Example
"Check the response status code to know if the API call succeeded."
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