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What does "JSON" mean in programming?
JSON is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
JavaScript Object Notation. A lightweight, text-based data format that is easy for humans to read and for machines to parse. JSON is the most common format for REST API responses.
Example
"The API returns the user data as a JSON object with name, email, and id fields."
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