What is the HTTP response code for failed HTTP Delete operation?

I have a resources with uri /api/books/122 , if this resource doesn't exist at the point where a client sends HTTP Delete for this resource, what is the appropriate response code from this action? Is it 404 Not Found?
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Yes, it would be 404.

In general it will be a 400 series error if the request is wrong somehow, and a 500 series error if something goes awry on the server.

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The response code for a delete call can be any of the following :

  • DELETE /api/book/122 - The server successfully processed the request, but is not returning any content
    • 204 No Content
  • DELETE /api/book/122 - Resource does not exist
    • 404 Not Found
  • DELETE /api/book/122 - Resource already deleted
    • 410 Gone

  • DELETE /api/book/122 - Users does not have permission

    • 403 Forbidden

  • DELETE /api/book/122 - Method Not Allowed

    • 405 Method Not Allowed

  • DELETE /api/book/122 - Conflict (User can resolve the conflict and delete)

    • 409 Conflict

In your case 404 is apt.

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I would suggest taking a look at this flow diagram. It's obviously a little bit more than you need but a great resource for future readers. Sadly there is no excerpt possible.

http-decision-diagram

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