Can a 500 error be caused by a temporary server overload?

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Can a 500 error be caused by a temporary server overload?
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Yes, a 500 error can sometimes be caused by temporary server overload. If the server is receiving more requests than it can handle, it may be unable to process all requests correctly, leading to a 500 error. This is often transient and resolves itself after the server is relieved of the load.