- [Sasha] JSON is one of the most commonly used
data structures for exchanging information.
From websites, to APIs, to direct business-to-business
information exchange, JSON is commonly used
because it's compact and easy to read
for both people and computers.
But on first glance, it can be a challenge
to understand the structure of JSON,
and JSON's syntax also relies on several rules
that can cause issues in your data
if you don't understand them.
I'm Sasha Vodnik, I'm a web developer,
and I work with JSON all the time.
In this course, I'll walk you through the basics
of JSON's syntax and use cases.
I'll show you how to build your own JSON structures,
and introduce you to a few situations
where JSON is commonly used.
By building your understanding of a few concepts,
and mastering some simple tools,
you'll be able to understand the structure
of JSON data you work with.
Let's get started.