API Design · Middle · Question 61 of 75

Why include a correlation ID in error responses?

✓Correct answer: So support and developers can find the exact request in logs and traces when a client reports a problem
2To authenticate the user
3To make errors cacheable

Explanation

Problem Details' instance field or a custom traceId field can carry it.

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