Posts tagged "json"

6 posts tagged with json.

JSON Schema Explained: Validate Your APIs Like a Pro
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JSON Schema Explained: Validate Your APIs Like a Pro

JSON Schema gives you contract-driven validation for any JSON payload. We walk through the spec, the keywords that matter, and how it powers OpenAPI and Zod.

May 9, 2026 ·9 min read
From JSON to TypeScript Types: How Type Inference Tools Work
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From JSON to TypeScript Types: How Type Inference Tools Work

Generating TypeScript interfaces from a JSON sample looks like magic, but it's a careful walk through structural inference. We explain the rules these tools use and when they get it wrong.

May 9, 2026 ·9 min read
JSON vs YAML vs TOML: When to Use Which Config Format
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JSON vs YAML vs TOML: When to Use Which Config Format

JSON, YAML, and TOML each solve a different problem — but pick the wrong one and you'll spend Friday night chasing a whitespace bug. Here's the honest comparison with a decision matrix you can actually use.

May 9, 2026 ·11 min read
How to Read and Write JSONL (JSON Lines) — The Streaming Format
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How to Read and Write JSONL (JSON Lines) — The Streaming Format

JSONL puts one JSON object per line, making it streamable, appendable, and easy to process without loading the entire file into memory. Here is why that trade-off matters.

March 26, 2026 ·7 min read
XML vs JSON: Which Format to Use and When
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XML vs JSON: Which Format to Use and When

JSON took over the web API world, but XML still powers enterprise integrations, configuration files, and document formats. Here is a clear-eyed comparison to help you choose the right one.

March 2, 2026 ·8 min read
JSON Basics and Syntax: A Complete Beginner's Guide
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JSON Basics and Syntax: A Complete Beginner's Guide

JSON is the lingua franca of modern web APIs, but its deceptively simple syntax trips up beginners in subtle ways. This guide walks through every rule with practical examples.

January 2, 2026 ·8 min read