How do I return JSON without using a template in Django?

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I have a command line Python API for a Django app. When I access the a

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It looks like the Django REST framework uses the HTTP accept header in a Request in order to automatically determine which renderer to use:

http://www.django-rest-framework.org/api-guide/renderers/

Using the HTTP accept header may provide an alternative source for your "if something".