Returning python object in httpresponse

Question

I have a python function in the view which returns an object, now i want to call this function from another function which actually returns HTTPResponse. How can i return both the python object and AJAX response together? First method returning python object.

def Populate_Config_Resources():
    data = ResourceManager.objects.filter(verified = 1)
    return data

second method returning httpresponse.

def Update_ResourceManager(request):
    try:
        do something...

    except Exception,e:
        return HttpResponse(e)

    # here I call that function.
    config_data = Populate_Config_Resources()
    return HttpResponse('success')

This question is a bit confusing. You don't seem to be using a template anywhere - you need to pass your object to the template render function. — Daniel Roseman
– Daniel Roseman, Commented Feb 19, 2014 at 12:23
Roseman, i definitely use a template but i didn't include it in my post as my problem was to send the object which i was not able to do, once i have sent it successfully i will iterate over it in the template. nonetheless, thank you, i will post the code from my template next time i ask such question. :) — Eastwood
– Eastwood, Commented Feb 19, 2014 at 13:32

arocks · Accepted Answer · 2014-02-19 12:39:35Z

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If you want an AJAX response for that return value, then use:

return HttpResponse(json.dumps(config_data), content_type="application/json")

Or if you are using a template:

template = loader.get_template('config.html')
context = RequestContext(request, {"config_data": config_data})
return HttpResponse(template.render(context))

answered Feb 19, 2014 at 12:39

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brandonbanks Over a year ago

Instead of content_type this should be mimetype. Otherwise you will get TypeError: __init__() got an unexpected keyword argument 'content_type' azure function

Avinash Garg · Accepted Answer · 2014-02-19 11:58:06Z

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use the code given below

return HttpResponse(config_data)

and for response you can check status

answered Feb 19, 2014 at 11:58

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Eastwood Over a year ago

thanks, i can access the data but it will be in the text form. I actually want an object in my template so that i can iterate over it to get the required values.

J. P. Petersen Over a year ago

user3327831 you must send a JSON, XML, or similar representation of the object.

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