JSON Format

JavaScript Object Notation

JSON is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write and easy for machines to parse.

ℹ️ Quick Facts

File Extension:.json
Category:Data
MIME Type:application/json
Compression:None
Transparency:No ❌
Best for:Data exchange, API responses, Configuration files, Data storage

💡 When to use JSON?

  • API data exchange
  • Configuration files
  • Structured data storage
  • Web services

⚠️ When NOT to use JSON?

  • Binary data
  • Large datasets (use database)
  • When comments are needed