When an API client makes an HTTP request with an Accept header containing the value "application/json", the API server should respond with a payload formatted as JSON. Here's a detailed explanation:
Accept Header:
Purpose: The Accept header indicates the media type(s) that the client is willing to receive from the server.
Value "application/json": Specifies that the client expects a response in JSON format.
Valid JSON Response:
Format: JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format that uses key-value pairs.
Example: A valid JSON response for the requested format would be {"status": "healthy"}.
Key: "status"
Value: "healthy"
JSON Standard: JSON.org
HTTP Headers: MDN HTTP Headers