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JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation. It is a text format for serialization of structured data. It is described by [https://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc4627.txt RFC 4627]. It defines a small set of formatting rules for portable representation of structured data.  
JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation. It is a text format for serialization of structured data. It is described by [https://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc4627.txt RFC 4627]. It defines a small set of formatting rules for portable representation of structured data.  


JSON is also an ''internet media type'', a text based form that can be directly interpreted by JavaScript.
JSON is also an ''internet media type'', a text based form that can be directly interpreted by JavaScript. It is the preferred exchange format for JavaScript-based web applications. The MIME media type for JSON is "application/json".

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JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation. It is a text format for serialization of structured data. It is described by RFC 4627. It defines a small set of formatting rules for portable representation of structured data.

JSON is also an internet media type, a text based form that can be directly interpreted by JavaScript. It is the preferred exchange format for JavaScript-based web applications. The MIME media type for JSON is "application/json".