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JSON

Definition

JavaScript Object Notation. A lightweight data-interchange format easy for humans and machines.

Deep Dive

JSON is the most popular format for transmitting data in web applications. It stores data in simple "key-value" pairs that are easy for humans to read and for computers to parse. Almost every modern API uses JSON to send information back and forth.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1An API returning a JSON object containing a user's name, email, and age
  • 2A developer storing application configuration settings in a `config.json` file
  • 3Converting a JavaScript object into a JSON string to send it over a network

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