FastAPI · interview question
What is the clearest sign that code around api errors should be refactored?
Multiple choiceHardchapter-13-curatedpremiumfastapiapi-errors
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. When the rule is no longer easy to trace, explain, or change without breaking nearby behavior.
Why
A refactor is justified when the code stops communicating its intent. Return status codes and messages that are truthful for the caller while preserving deeper detail in logs.
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