What does a 500 error signify in a REST API?

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What does a 500 error signify in a REST API?
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A 500 Internal Server Error in a REST API indicates that the server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request. It's a generic error message, meaning the server didn't specify the exact reason for the failure. It's a server-side problem and typically not a client-side issue.