Error Responses

Clear JSON error response formats for validation, auth, missing resources, rate limits, and GraphQL.

5 examplesDefault difficulty: intermediate

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beginnerErrors

A structured validation error payload with field-level details and a stable machine code.

Use this for form APIs, SDK docs, and frontend validation handling.

Open detail page3 key notes
beginnerErrors

A 401-style error payload that explains the auth problem without leaking sensitive detail.

Use this for protected APIs, auth docs, and middleware examples.

Open detail page2 key notes
beginnerErrors

A concise 404-style payload that identifies the missing resource cleanly.

Use this for REST APIs, docs, and route-level error examples.

Open detail page2 key notes
intermediateErrors

A throttle response with retry guidance and remaining-limit visibility.

Use this for public APIs, SDKs, and platform rate-limit documentation.

Open detail page2 key notes
advancedErrors

A GraphQL-style error object with message, path, and extension metadata.

Use this for GraphQL docs, client error handling, and schema debugging examples.

Open detail page3 key notes
Error Responses

Validation Error Response JSON Example

A structured validation error payload with field-level details and a stable machine code.

Use this for form APIs, SDK docs, and frontend validation handling.

Important keys are documented separately below so the copied JSON stays valid and production-safe.
1{
2 "error": {
3 "code": "VALIDATION_FAILED",
4 "message": "Your request contains invalid fields.",
5 "details": [
6 {
7 "field": "email",
8 "issue": "Email is required."
9 },
10 {
11 "field": "password",
12 "issue": "Password must be at least 12 characters."
13 }

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What kind of errors JSON examples are included here?+
Clear JSON error response formats for validation, auth, missing resources, rate limits, and GraphQL. Each sample is valid JSON and comes with a real-world use case plus important key notes.
Can I copy these examples directly into my app or docs?+
Yes. The exported JSON stays comment-free and valid, so you can copy or download it directly for tests, mocks, or documentation.
Can I inspect the schema and nested structure first?+
Yes. Every example in this category can be viewed as raw JSON, tree view, and auto-generated schema before you copy it.