Glossary

JSON

JSON

Also called: JavaScript Object Notation

JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a lightweight, text-based data interchange format for representing structured data using key-value pairs and arrays. It is widely used for exchanging data between applications, APIs, AI systems, and web services.

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Related terms

JSON Schema

A declarative specification for describing the structure, data types, constraints, and validation rules of JSON documents, enabling AI systems, APIs, and tools to exchange structured data reliably and validate inputs and outputs.

Data Serialization

The process of converting data structures or objects into a structured format for storage, transmission, or exchange between systems.

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