Is it possible to hardcode the response value instead of getting it via policies?

[Dinesh95]

Hello Team,

I'm new to the APIGEE and exploring. I have a query on below requirement

I want to send the response as "Message sent successfully" if the message is sent to target endpoint successfully

I found a way we can do that using policy in below format 

<Payload contentType="application/json">
{
"Response": " Message sent successfully"

}
</Payload>

Instead of this method, is it possible to write this response directly in the postflow response in any way? 

<PostFlow name="PostFlow">
<Request/>
<Response/>
</PostFlow>

Please help

Thanks,

Dinesh

[dchiesa1 · Accepted solution]

You can use an AssignMessage policy to set the response to whatever value you choose. You would use Set/Payload for that.

You must ATTACH that policy to the response flow, somewhere, in order for it to be executed by Apigee. 

• ONE PLACE you can attach it is in the Response PostFlow. 
• ANOTHER PLACE you can attach it is in the Response PreFlow.
• You can also use the Response Conditional Flow. 

For more on these possible attachment points, consult the documentation.

As an alternative to AssignMessage, you could also use a JavaScript policy to write something into response.content. 

If you choose to use  the JavaScript policy, you would again need to attach it, in the same way as with AssignMessage.