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5 min read2026-09-21

What is JSON? A Beginner's Guide to JavaScript Object Notation

Everything you need to know about JSON formatting, validation, and REST API data structures.

What is JSON?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight, text-based data interchange format designed to be human-readable and machine-parseable.

JSON Data Types

  • String: "name": "Sunloop"
  • Number: "age": 30
  • Boolean: "active": true
  • Array: "items": [1, 2, 3]
  • Object: "address": { "city": "NY" }
  • Null: "data": null

Common Syntax Mistakes

  • Using single quotes (') instead of double quotes (").
  • Trailing commas after the last key-value pair in an object or array.

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