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Can anyone briefly explain why JSON is important?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:20 am
by scarface222
Hey guys I have searched around and I really cannot find a good explanation. I have seen JSON php files, and JSON javascript files, and I remember a member of this forum telling me it was important to learn. I am just wondering if anyone can briefly explain the importance and purpose or link me to some resources that speak in layman's terms. Thanks in advance.
Re: Can anyone briefly explain why JSON is important?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:21 pm
by Christopher
It is a shorthand notation to define objects and other data in Javascript, and is therefore handy in code and to transfer between systems. For example, Ajax calls can send and receive JSON instead of XML.
Re: Can anyone briefly explain why JSON is important?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:38 pm
by M2tM
The most important difference between JSON and XML in terms of sending information is that JSON is a lot more compact than XML which is very verbose.
Re: Can anyone briefly explain why JSON is important?
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:38 am
by Christopher
Re: Can anyone briefly explain why JSON is important?
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:09 am
by scarface222
thanks guys