How can you include validation error details in the HTTP response headers instead of the body in Spring Boot?

hard📝 Application Q9 of 15

Spring Boot - Exception Handling

AIn the @ExceptionHandler method, add error details to HttpHeaders and return ResponseEntity with headers

BUse @ResponseStatus to set headers automatically

CAdd @Valid to HttpHeaders parameter in controller method

DConfigure application.properties to move errors to headers

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand how to customize response headers
ResponseEntity allows setting custom headers along with status and body.
Step 2: Add validation error details to headers in exception handler
In the @ExceptionHandler method, create HttpHeaders, add error info, and return ResponseEntity with these headers.
Final Answer:
In the @ExceptionHandler method, add error details to HttpHeaders and return ResponseEntity with headers -> Option A
Quick Check:
Custom headers require setting HttpHeaders in ResponseEntity [OK]

Quick Trick: Use ResponseEntity with HttpHeaders to send errors in headers [OK]

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