WelkeDetails

welkeDetails is a term encountered in software development, particularly in API design and data modeling, used to designate a parameter that controls which additional details of a resource are returned or processed. It is not a formal standard; its exact meaning is dependent on the context and on how a given project defines and documents the parameter. The name often appears in codebases that mix languages or favor descriptive identifiers, with “welke” resembling the Dutch word for “which.”

In practice, welkeDetails functions as a request-time or configuration option that selects detail levels or subfields. A resource may expose a set of detail flags or levels, such as basic, summary, or full, and may include subdetails like history, metadata, owner information, or permissions. The value can be a comma-separated list, a bitmask, or a structured object, depending on the implementation.

Common usage examples include a REST API accepting a parameter like welkeDetails=basic,history to tailor the payload, or a configuration object that toggles specific fields in a response. Developers should validate allowed values and provide sensible defaults to avoid excessive data transfer or exposure of sensitive information.

WelkeDetails is conceptually similar to sparse fieldsets or include-exclude patterns found in API design. Because it is not standardized, clear documentation within a project is essential to ensure consistent behavior and secure data handling.