what is json?why we use json?

Hi,

what is JSON

• JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation.
• JSON is lightweight text-data interchange format.
• JSON is syntax for storing and exchanging text information. Much like XML.
• JSON is smaller than XML, and faster and easier to parse.
• JSON is language independent.
• JSON uses JavaScript syntax for describing data objects, but JSON is still language and platform independent.
• JSON parsers and JSON libraries exists for many different programming languages.
• The JSON filename extension is .json.
• JSON Internet Media type is application/js.

Json Uses:

• JSON format is used for serializing & transmitting structured data over network connection.
• This is primarily used to transmit data between server and web application.
• Web Services and APIs use JSON format to provide public data.
• It can be used with modern programming languages.

Hi Aditya,


JSON is a syntax for storing and exchanging data.


JSON is an easier to use alternative to XML


JSON data is written as name/value pairs.


A name/value pair consists of a field name (in double quotes), followed by a colon, followed by a value:

"firstName":"John"

Just follow this basic tutorial.

http://www.w3schools.com/json/default.asp

JSON vs XML: How JSON Is Superior To XML

check below link.

http://www.sitepoint.com/json-vs-xml/

Hey Aditya,


JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format. It is easy for humans to read and write. It is easy for machines to parse and generate. It is based on a subset of the JavaScript Programming Language. once look at this link :

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/383692/what-is-json-and-why-would-i-use-it