createResponse
CreateResponse is a function name used in software libraries to construct a response object. It centralizes how responses are formed, enabling consistent status codes, headers, and payload formatting across an application.
In web servers, APIs, and messaging layers, createResponse is used to produce the HTTP response or message
A typical usage pattern involves a signature such as createResponse(statusCode, payload, headers). The function returns an
Design considerations include immutability, sensible defaults, and proper handling of edge cases. Defaults often include a
function createResponse(status, payload, headers) {
const defaultHeaders = { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' };
return {
headers: Object.assign({}, defaultHeaders, headers),
};
}
Some implementations also support alternative content types, streaming payloads, or localization-aware messages. In practice, createResponse serves