api-error-taxonomy
Define consistent API error codes and responses. Use when a mid-level developer needs error standardization.
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- Define consistent API error codes and responses. Use when a mid-level developer needs error standardization.
# API Error Taxonomy
## Purpose
Define consistent API error codes and responses.
## Inputs to request
- Current error responses and status usage.
- Client expectations for retries and messaging.
- Logging and observability requirements.
## Workflow
1. List common error categories and HTTP mappings.
2. Define error payload shape and fields.
3. Set guidelines for logging and client messaging.
## Output
- Error taxonomy table and examples.
## Quality bar
- Ensure errors are machine-parseable.
- Align retryable vs non-retryable semantics.
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