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JSON: JavaScript Object Notation
JSON (pronounced Jason) is a data interchange text format.Examples
- Exchanging data between a web page and a server
- Configuration files for software applications
- Storing JavaScript preferences
Sample
user
name: Ann Adams
email: ann@example.com
Comparisons
JSON typically competes with XML because either one can be good for data interchange. JSON tends to be newer and simpler; XML tends to work better with enterprise tools.