How to force ASP.NET Web API to return JSON or XML data based on my input?

Question

I try to get the output XML or JSON data based on my input. I used the below WEB API code but not able to exact output.

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Answer 1

It also works to force the accept headers. Great option if you aren't always returning HttpResponseMessage's. I.e

Request.Headers.Add("Accept", "text/json");
return Request.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK, yourobject);

or

Request.Headers.Add("Accept", "application/xml");
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