JSON is an open standard file format and data interchange format that uses human-readable text to store and transmit data objects consisting of name-value pairs and arrays. It is a commonly used data format with diverse uses in electronic data interchange, including that of web applications with servers.
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First Released ParadigmDeclarative data interchange format 1 SignificanceA lightweight, human readable format that became the standard for exchanging data in web applications and APIs. 1 Connections
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Direction correction: YAML 1.2 is defined as a superset of JSON, not the reverse.
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1. Wikipedia: JSON
Wikimedia FoundationArticle body, history section
Douglas Crockford originally specified the JSON format in the early 2000s, and sent the first JSON message in April 2001.
Lead section, format description
is an open standard file format and data interchange format that uses human-readable text to store and transmit data objects
Article body, usage discussion
It is a commonly used data format with diverse uses in electronic data interchange, including that of web applications with servers.
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