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name: api-error-taxonomy description: 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.