How can you customize the error response body for a NotFoundException to include a timestamp, message, and path in Spring Boot?

hard📝 Conceptual Q9 of 15

Spring Boot - Exception Handling

ACreate an error response class and return it in @ExceptionHandler method with ResponseEntity

BOverride the toString() method in NotFoundException

CSet a custom message in application.properties

DUse @ResponseStatus only without response body

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Define a custom error response class
Create a class with fields like timestamp, message, and path.
Step 2: Return this class instance in @ExceptionHandler with ResponseEntity
This allows sending structured JSON error details with HTTP status.
Final Answer:
Create error response class and return it in @ExceptionHandler with ResponseEntity -> Option A
Quick Check:
Custom error body needs class and ResponseEntity return [OK]

Quick Trick: Use custom error class and ResponseEntity for detailed error JSON [OK]

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