What is JSON?
JSON uses key-value pairs, arrays, and nested objects. It is human-readable and easy for programs to parse.
- REST APIs (mobile apps, websites, services)
- Configuration and settings files
- Data export and import between tools
{
"name": "DailyUtili",
"tools": ["converter", "generator"],
"visitors": 15000
}Formatting minified JSON
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Common JSON mistakes
- Missing commas between properties
- Trailing commas (not allowed in standard JSON)
- Single quotes instead of double quotes
- Unescaped special characters in strings