Introduction JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is everywhere. APIs, config files,...
Introduction
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is everywhere. APIs, config files, databases, you name it. Yet many developers trip over the same basic pitfalls. Let's fix that with practical, no-nonsense advice.
Know Your Types
JSON supports only six types: string, number, boolean, null, object, and array. No dates, no undefined, no functions. If you need a date, use a string in ISO 8601 format (e.g., "2025-03-15T10:30:00Z"). If you need a binary blob, use base64 encoding.
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