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JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
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JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight, text-based data interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write and easy for machines to parse and generate. It is based on a subset of the JavaScript programming language and is used to represent structured data using name–value pairs and ordered lists.
Purpose of JSON
- Data exchange between devices (e.g., controller ↔ computer)
- Communication between server and client (APIs)
- Storage of configuration settings and parameters
- Logging and recording measurement results
Advantages of Using JSON
- Simplicity and readability: Data is easy for humans to read and understand
- Universality: Supported by almost all programming languages (C++, Python, Java, LabVIEW, etc.)
- Compactness: More lightweight compared to XML
- Structured format: Allows clear organization of complex data (arrays, nested objects)
- Ease of processing: Fast to parse and handle in software application
Example
{
"TimeStamp": "2025-06-16 21:32:17",
"Sensors": [
{
"Model": "DS18B20",
"Temperature": 27.56
},
{
"Model": "DS18B20",
"Temperature": 26.62
}
]
}
Key properties of JSON
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Property
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Description
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Text
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plain text (can be transmitted via COM, TCP, or saved to a file)
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Structured
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nested objects and arrays
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Universal
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supported by almost all programming languages (Python, C++, LabVIEW, etc.)
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Lightweight
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more compact than XML
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Summary
JSON is a modern standard for data representation that provides a simple, reliable, and efficient way to exchange information between systems.
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