JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight format for storing and exchanging data as collections of key-value pairs. It grew out of JavaScript but is now supported by nearly every programming language. JSON is the de facto standard for APIs, configuration files and structured data.

Use JSON when machines exchange data, REST APIs, web apps, configuration and tool settings. Its predictable structure makes it easy to parse, so it is the natural choice whenever data needs to be read by software.

Source formats: .json