In this video, you’ll learn what JSON is and where it’s used.
JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a standardized format commonly used to transfer data as text that can be sent over a network. It’s used by lots of APIs and Databases, and it’s easy for both humans and machines to read.
JSON represents objects as name/value pairs, just like a Python dictionary.
You can start using JSON right away with the built-in module:
import json
Serialization is the process of encoding data into JSON format (like converting a Python list to JSON).
Deserialization is the process of decoding JSON data back into native objects you can work with (like reading JSON data into a Python list).
Brett Boresow on April 14, 2019
Solid overview!