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What Is JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data format used for storing and exchanging structured data.

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data format used for storing and exchanging structured data. It represents information as human-readable key/value pairs and lists, and is widely used by APIs and applications.

In documentation, JSON exports allow content to be programmatically processed, transformed, or imported into other systems, making your guides portable and automation-friendly.

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What is JSON used for?
JSON is used to store and exchange structured data between systems — most commonly in web APIs, configuration files, and data exports.

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API Documentation
API documentation is technical documentation that describes how to use and integrate with an Application Programming Interface (API).
Markdown
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HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language for creating web pages.
Documentation
Documentation is written material that explains how something works, how to use it, or how to perform a task.

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