README for HTTP Status Code API and Virtual Assistant API

Introduction

The HTTP Status Code API is a tool to help developers learn and understand HTTP status codes. It allows users to input a status code and returns a detailed message about what the code means. This API is particularly useful for students, new developers, and anyone trying to master HTTP communication.

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API Details

HTTP Status Code API

Endpoint:

GET /status-info?code=<status_code>

Request Parameters:

• code (required): The HTTP status code to query, sent as a query parameter.

Response Format:

A JSON object containing:

1. The status code.
2. A message explaining the meaning of the status code.

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Virtual Assistant API

Endpoint:

GET /assistant/greet?name=<user_name>

Request Parameters:

• name (required): The HTTP status code to query, sent as a query parameter.

Response Format:

A JSON object containing:

1. The status code.
2. A message explaining the meaning of the status code.

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Supported Status Codes

Successful Responses (200–299):

• 200 OK: Request was successful.
• 201 Created: A resource has been successfully created.
• 204 No Content: Request processed successfully, no content returned.

Client Error Responses (400–499):

• 400 Bad Request: The request is invalid due to client-side errors.
• 401 Unauthorized: Authentication is required to access the resource.
• 403 Forbidden: Server refuses to authorize the request.
• 404 Not Found: The resource does not exist.
• 405 Method Not Allowed: HTTP method not supported for this resource.
• 429 Too Many Requests: User has exceeded rate limits.

Server Error Responses (500–599):

• 500 Internal Server Error: The server encountered an error.
• 502 Bad Gateway: The server received an invalid response from the upstream server.
• 503 Service Unavailable: Server temporarily overloaded or under maintenance.
• 504 Gateway Timeout: The server did not receive a timely response from the upstream server.

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Example Responses

HTTP Status Code API

For 200 OK:

{
  "status": 200,
  "message": "OK: The request has succeeded. The meaning of this status depends on the HTTP method used."
}

For 404 Not Found:

{
  "status": 404,
  "message": "Not Found: The server has not found anything matching the request URI. This is often caused by a missing page or resource."
}

For 500 Internal Server Error:

{
  "status": 500,
  "message": "Internal Server Error: The server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request."
}

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How to Fork and Set Up Your Repository

1. Fork the Repository

• Go to the repository on GitHub and click the Fork button at the top right of the page. This will create a copy of the repository in your own GitHub account.

2. Clone the Repository

• Once the repository is forked, click the Clone button and copy the link (HTTPS or SSH).
• Open your terminal/command prompt and run:

  git clone <repository_url>

  Replace <repository_url> with the link you copied from your GitHub.

3. Install Dependencies

• Navigate to the cloned directory:

  cd <repository_folder>

• Install all necessary dependencies mentioned in the package.json file:

  npm install

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Task Instructions

HTTP Status Code API

1. Implement the API to respond with the correct status message based on the input status code.

Testing

• Test the API locally to ensure everything works properly.
• You can use Postman or visit the URL in your browser to see the output.

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How to Commit and Push Your Changes

1. Add your changes to git:

   git add .

2. Commit your changes with a message:

   git commit -m "Completed solution for Virtual Assistant API and Status Code API"

3. Push your changes to your GitHub repository:

   git push origin main

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Submission Instructions

• Once you have committed and pushed your changes, submit the GitHub repository link to your instructor.
• The link should be in the format:
  https://github.com/<your_username>/<repository_name>

Example Submission

If your GitHub username is johnDoe and your repository is named http-status-api, the submission link would be:
https://github.com/johnDoe/http-status-api

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