Pretty JSON

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What is JSON Formatting?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format that's easy for humans to read and write and easy for machines to parse and generate. However, JSON data often comes in a minified or unformatted state, making it difficult to read.

How Our JSON Formatter Works

Our JSON formatter performs several operations to make your JSON data more readable:

1. Validation: First, it checks if your JSON is valid by attempting to parse it using JavaScript's built-in JSON.parse() function.
2. Formatting: If the JSON is valid, it's then formatted with proper indentation using JSON.stringify(data, null, 2), where '2' represents the number of spaces for each indentation level.
3. Syntax Highlighting: The formatted JSON is then processed to add syntax highlighting, making it easier to distinguish between different elements:
   • Strings are highlighted in orange
   • Numbers are highlighted in light green
   • Booleans and null values are highlighted in blue
   • Keys are highlighted in light blue

Tips for Using the Formatter

- Double-click the input area to load an example JSON
- Paste your JSON data and click "Format JSON" to beautify it
- If you receive an error, check for common issues like missing quotes or commas