.json — JavaScript Object Notation
Douglas Crockford · 2001
Was ist eine .json-Datei?
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight, text-based data interchange format that has become the standard for web APIs and configuration files. JSON uses human-readable key-value pairs and arrays, making it easy to parse by both humans and machines. It has largely replaced XML for data exchange due to its simplicity and smaller file sizes. JSON is supported by virtually every programming language and is essential for modern web development.
Programme zum Öffnen von .json-Dateien
| Plattform | Programm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | VS Code | Kostenlos | |
| Notepad++ | Kostenlos | ||
| Any text editor | Kostenlos | ||
| macOS | VS Code | Kostenlos | |
| TextEdit | Kostenlos |
Häufige Probleme mit .json-Dateien
Häufig gestellte Fragen
.json files can be opened with several programs. VS Code is one of the most popular choices.
Generally yes, .json files are safe to open with appropriate software.
Yes, there are many online and offline tools available to convert .json files. Check the conversion section above for specific methods.
Technische Details
JavaScript Object Notation files use the application/json MIME type and were first introduced in 2001 by Douglas Crockford. The file can be identified by its signature: Plain text, starts with { or [.