Improve invalid response error messages #5685
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Description
This PR enhances error messages for invalid return types from view functions to make them more helpful for developers, especially those new to Flask.
When a view function returns an unsupported type, the current error message provides basic information but lacks comprehensive guidance about what return types are actually supported and how to format them correctly.
Changes
make_response()
to include:Why This Matters
These improved error messages will significantly enhance the developer experience by:
Changelog Entry
I'm not sure if this change warrants a changelog entry as it's a developer-facing enhancement rather than a user-facing feature or fix. If maintainers feel it should be included, I can add the following line:
Related Issues
While working with Flask in my own project, I encountered this error message and found myself having to look up the documentation to understand what return types were valid. I believe improving this error message will help other developers avoid the same confusion, especially those who are new to Flask.
I'm submitting this PR without an associated issue since it's a simple improvement to error messaging/documentation rather than a functional change, as per the contribution guidelines.