JSON Beginner Study Guide

What is JSON?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a simple text format used to store
and exchange data. It is easy for both humans to read and computers to
process.

Why Learn JSON?

-   Used by websites and APIs
-   Common in web development
-   Easy to learn

Basic Data Types

String - Text

    "Hello"

Number

    42

Boolean

    true
    false

Null

    null

Array - A list of values

    ["Apple", "Banana", "Orange"]

Object - A collection of key-value pairs

    {
      "name": "Alice",
      "age": 25
    }

JSON Rules

1.  Keys must use double quotes.
2.  Strings use double quotes.
3.  Objects use { }.
4.  Arrays use [ ].
5.  No trailing commas.

Complete Example

    {
      "name": "MochiiCorp",
      "favoriteLanguage": "JSON",
      "isLearning": true,
      "skills": ["Objects", "Arrays", "Strings"]
    }