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JSON
A lightweight text format for representing structured data as objects, arrays, and primitive values.
Motivation
JSON is a lightweight data interchange format. It solves the problem of sending structured data between systems in a language-neutral way.
Mental model
JSON is simple enough for APIs and flexible enough for nested data.
Where it fits
JSON belongs to the Product track, inside Api Products. It connects to nearby concepts through the graph relationships on this page and in the graph explorer.
Common mistakes
- Treating JSON as a schema by itself.
- Using it for data that needs comments, references, or binary payloads.
- Forgetting number and date encoding edge cases.
Related concepts
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