Question 1

What is JSON?

Accepted Answer

JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a lightweight data-interchange format. It is language-independent and uses key-value pairs and arrays to represent structured data.

Question 2

What's the difference between formatting and minifying JSON?

Accepted Answer

Formatting adds indentation and newlines for readability. Minifying strips them to reduce file size for production use.

Question 3

Is my JSON data sent to a server?

Accepted Answer

No, everything runs client-side in your browser. No data leaves your machine.

Question 4

Why is my JSON invalid?

Accepted Answer

Common causes include trailing commas, single quotes instead of double quotes, unquoted keys, and missing brackets.

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