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JavaScript
JavaScript
Jan 27, 2021 · Backend Development

Which API Response Format Is Best: Include Empty B or Omit It?

The discussion compares two API response designs—always returning an empty array for field B versus omitting B when it has no data—and evaluates which approach provides clearer contracts and easier handling for front‑end developers.

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Which API Response Format Is Best: Include Empty B or Omit It?
Top Architect
Top Architect
Oct 24, 2020 · Backend Development

Designing a Unified API Response Format for Java Backend Services

This article explains how to create a consistent JSON response structure for Java backend APIs, covering status‑code conventions, a Result wrapper class, static helper methods, a custom @ResponseResult annotation, response‑body advice, and tips for simplifying controller code and handling exceptions.

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Designing a Unified API Response Format for Java Backend Services