JSON
JSON is a plain text format for structured data, written as keys and values.
Definition
JSON is a plain text format for structured data, written as keys and values. Most web APIs send and receive it.
Use case
Design tokens and CMS content are often exported as JSON. Reading a JSON file shows you exactly what a screen will receive.
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Documentation
JSON
Explains what JSON can and cannot represent, in a few short paragraphs.