Make an API that sends the data depending upon client device

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I want my WEBAPI to send data in JSON Format when it receives the request from a Desktop Application and XML Format when it receives the request from a Mobile Application

How do I do that ?

What I have tried:

Tried Googling but didnt find anything specific

Posted 19-Dec-18 2:37am

vaibhav1800

Updated 19-Dec-18 10:55am

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F-ES Sitecore 19-Dec-18 9:02am

Have the calling apps indicate the format they want the data back. Unless the client tells your api what device it is on there is no way for the api to work it out.

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