"""Standardized API response helpers. Use these in new or modified routes for consistent JSON responses. Existing routes are NOT being refactored to avoid unnecessary churn. """ from flask import jsonify def api_success(data=None, message=None, status_code=200): """Return a success JSON response. Args: data: Optional dict of additional fields merged into the response. message: Optional human-readable message. status_code: HTTP status code (default 200). """ payload = {'status': 'success'} if message: payload['message'] = message if data: payload.update(data) return jsonify(payload), status_code def api_error(message, status_code=400, error_type=None): """Return an error JSON response. Args: message: Human-readable error message. status_code: HTTP status code (default 400). error_type: Optional machine-readable error category (e.g. 'DEVICE_BUSY'). """ payload = {'status': 'error', 'message': message} if error_type: payload['error_type'] = error_type return jsonify(payload), status_code