Which status code tells us that the server is currently unable to handle the request (“temporarily unavailable” error)?
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Correct answer: 503 code.
Why this is the answer
The 503 Service Unavailable status code indicates that the server is currently unable to handle the request due to temporary overloading or maintenance of the server. This means the server is temporarily unavailable, and the client should try again later. The 404 Not Found code means the server cannot find the requested resource. The 302 Found (previously "Moved Temporarily") code indicates that the resource has been temporarily moved to a different URI. The 200 OK code signifies that the request has succeeded, and the server has provided the requested resource.
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