Can we all start using error codes for apis? I'm so sick of doing a reg exp check to see if the word "failed" is in your return message and having to change it every time you feel like updating the language.

It is considered extremely poor API design to use improper status codes or skip setting codes in responses.

Error messages are nice, but optional.

Nope, because there will always be mediocre developers who just got into programming because <quote>it pays very well</quote > but have no idea what are the components of a computer and how they communicate. Then it comes a time when this mediocre programmer starts working for a bitch ass company who just rushes everything because they are desperate for money and haven't the slightest clue on software production cycles.