What does 204 No Content mean?

The "204 No Content" status code is an HTTP response indicating that the server has successfully processed the request, but there is no content to return. This status is commonly used for requests where the server's action was completed successfully, but no additional data needs to be sent back to the client, such as after submitting a form or updating content.

For example, a user might send a request to delete an item from a database, and the server responds with a 204 No Content status to confirm the action was completed without sending any content. This status helps reduce unnecessary data transfer, enhancing performance by indicating that no further information is needed from the server.