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How to Manipulate JSON Response in Spring Boot

In modern applications, especially those that rely heavily on data exchange, manipulating JSON responses effectively is crucial. One common scenario developers face is modifying the structure of JSON data received from service endpoints before it is sent to the client. This article addresses a specific problem encountered during the development of a shopping application using Spring Boot and presents effective solutions to manipulate JSON responses seamlessly.

The Problem: JSON Structure in a Shopping Application

In our shopping application, we receive a JSON response from an endpoint that contains detailed information about shopping cart items. A portion of the JSON response looks like this:

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The main challenge is to transform the nested imageList structure from an array of objects into a simpler array of strings, as shown below:

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This transformation is necessary for ease of use in the frontend and better clarity in the data being handled.

The Solution: Custom JSON Serialization

To manipulate the JSON response effectively, we can make use of a custom serializer within Spring Boot. Below are the steps to accomplish this task.

Step 1: Create a Custom Serializer

You will first need to create a custom serializer that can convert the list of image objects into a list of image names (strings). Below is the Java code for the custom serializer:

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StdConverter: A class from the Jackson library that allows you to define custom conversion logic for specific types.

Stream API: Used here to map each Image object to its imageName property.

Step 2: Annotate the Property

Next, you need to annotate the imageList property in the ProductDetail class to utilize the custom serializer. Here's how you can do that:

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@ JsonSerialize: This annotation specifies that the custom serializer should be used for this field.

Alternative Option

Another approach to consider is changing the type of the imageList from List<Image> to List<String> from the beginning. This way, you can populate the list directly with image names when creating a ProductDetail instance.

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In this approach, you would directly add image names into the list, simplifying the serialization process, but this may depend on how you use ProductDetail elsewhere in your application.

Conclusion

Effective manipulation of JSON responses in Spring Boot can significantly impact the structure and clarity of data exchanged between the server and client. By utilizing custom serializers, or rethinking your data types, you can ensure your application delivers the required formats seamlessly. Whether you choose to go with a custom solution or a simpler data structure, understanding how to handle JSON responses is vital for any Spring Boot developer.

Feel free to implement these strategies in your application, and take your JSON manipulation skills to the next level!