JSONResponse

jsonResponse is a term used to describe the JSON-formatted payload delivered in the body of an HTTP response by a web service or API. It is commonly employed in RESTful and other HTTP-based interfaces to convey data, status information, and optional metadata in a machine-readable format.

A typical jsonResponse includes a data payload accompanied by metadata that signals success or failure. Common fields seen in practice are a success or status indicator, a code or status code, a message, and the actual data payload. Some schemas separate error details into an error or errors field, while others combine all information into a single object. The exact shape of a jsonResponse can vary across APIs, but consistency across endpoints is usually preferred to simplify client integration.

Transport and encoding considerations are important for jsonResponse. The response body is encoded as JSON and delivered with an appropriate Content-Type header, commonly application/json. The HTTP status code should reflect the overall result (for example 200 for success, 4xx for client errors, 5xx for server errors), while the JSON body provides domain-specific details that aid in understanding the outcome.

Usage and design notes. Many web frameworks offer helpers to construct jsonResponse-like payloads, such as functions that serialize objects to JSON and set headers automatically. When designing jsonResponse schemas, teams often emphasize stable, versioned contracts, explicit error codes, and careful handling of sensitive information to avoid leaking internal details. Sample payloads typically resemble {"success": true, "data": {...}} or {"error": {"code": "NOT_FOUND", "message": "Resource not found"}}.