Understanding JSON Structure

JSON is built on two primary structures: **Objects** and **Arrays**. Mastering these is key to working with modern APIs and data stores.

1. Objects (Key-Value Pairs)

An object is an unordered set of name/value pairs. It begins with a left brace { and ends with a right brace }.

{
  "name": "JSONFriend",
  "active": true
}

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An array is an ordered collection of values. It begins with [ and ends with ]. Values are separated by commas.

["Basics", "Tools", "Reference"]

String
"Hello World"

Number
42, 3.14

Boolean
true, false

Null
null

Object
{ ... }

Array
[ ... ]

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