set method

Sets a new value to an already existing header inside a Headers object. If the header doesn't exist, set creates a new header for the Headers object.

Syntax

Headers.set(name);

Parameters

• name [in]
  Type: ByteString

  Name of the HTTP header to be set with a new value.

• value [out]
  Type: ByteString

  Value of the HTTP header to be set.

Return value

This method does not return a value.

Standards information

• Fetch

Remarks

In the case of a header that accepts multiple values, the set method overrides the value within a header. The append method adds the value to the end of the header's set.

See also

Headers