What Is HTTP 206 Partial Content?
HTTP 206 Partial Content explained, and what it means when you see it in CI/CD and deployments.
HTTP 206 means the server is delivering part of a resource in response to a Range request.
What it means
A 206 supports resumable and parallel downloads by serving byte ranges. Clients use it to resume interrupted transfers.
When you see it in CI/CD
CI download tools use range requests to resume large artifact downloads after a network blip, getting a 206 for the remaining bytes.
Key takeaways
- 206 means partial content.
- Supports resumable downloads.
- Helps recover interrupted transfers.