What is JSON?
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write and easy for machines to parse and generate. It is based on a subset of the JavaScript Programming Language.
JSON Formatting Options
- Beautify: Adds proper indentation and line breaks to make JSON more readable for humans.
- Minify: Removes all unnecessary whitespace to reduce file size, ideal for production environments.
Common JSON Uses
- API Responses: Most modern APIs return data in JSON format
- Configuration Files: Used to store application settings
- Data Exchange: Transfer data between client and server
- Storage: Storing structured data in files or databases
- Web Services: Communication between different web applications
JSON Syntax Rules
- Data is in name/value pairs
- Data is separated by commas
- Objects are enclosed in curly braces {}
- Arrays are enclosed in square brackets []
- Names are enclosed in double quotes
- Strings must use double quotes