Why JSON is the Universal Standard for Data Exchange

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write, and easy for machines to parse and generate.

The Fall of XML

Before JSON, XML was the standard. But XML was verbose, complex to parse, and heavy on bandwidth. JSON's simpler syntax won over the development community.

Working with JSON

Because JSON is incredibly strict (requiring double quotes and no trailing commas), it is easy to make syntax errors.

Always use a reliable JSON Formatter to validate and beautify your data structures before using them in production applications.