JSON vs XML

While both are used to store and transport data, JSON has largely replaced XML in modern web development due to its simplicity and performance.

FeatureJSONXML
ReadabilityHigh (Human-friendly)Moderate (Verbose)
Data TypesNumbers, Booleans, ArraysEverything is a String
Parsing SpeedVery FastSlower
MetadataNot supportedSupported (Attributes)
SyntaxBraces & BracketsTags & Nesting

JSON Example

{
  "user": {
    "name": "Alice",
    "age": 30
  }
}

XML Example

<user>
  <name>Alice</name>
  <age>30</age>
</user>

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