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Difference Between JSON And YAML

In this article, we will discuss the difference between JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and YAML (YAML Aint Markup Language).

Syntax

YAML uses indentation to represent the structure of the data. It relies on spaces and tabs for nesting and uses colons to denote key-value pairs.

YAML is designed to be human-readable and is often considered more readable than JSON.

key1: value1
key2:
  - item1
  - item2

Data Types

YAML supports a broader range of data types, including strings, numbers, Booleans, null, arrays, and maps. It also has built-in support for complex data structures.

JSON supports basic data types such as strings, numbers, Booleans, null, arrays, and objects (key-value pairs).

Comments

YAML supports comments and JSON does not support comments.

Extensibility

YAML is suitable for configuration files and data serialization. JSON is primarily used for data interchange between languages and systems.

Posted By -	Karan Gupta

Posted On -	Monday, January 1, 2024

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