Thursday, February 19, 2015

What is JSON ?

JSON stands for Javascript Object Notation.
Some descriptions are:

  • Format for sharing data
  • Derived from Javascript
  • Language independent (Originated with Js but availabe in many other language like PHP, C, Pearl, python)
  • An alternative to XML

Advantages:
  •  Leaner than XML
  • Easy to read
  •  Growing support in APIs
  • Natural format for Javascript
  • Implementation in many languages

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