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JSON
JavaScript Object Notation is a syntax for storing and exchanging data. A way to store information in an organized, easy-to-access manner. Gives us a human-readable collection of data that we can access in a really logical manner.
| First released | 2002 |
| Developed by | Douglas Crockford |
| Open-source | Yes |
Interesting facts
Intended to be a replacement for the complexity of XML, JASON quickly gained adoption because of its simplicity.
