JSON

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Definition

JavaScript Object Notation - a lightweight format for storing and transporting data. Like a universal language for computers to exchange information.

Real-World Example

Weather apps receive data in JSON format, such as '{"temperature": 72, "condition": "sunny", "humidity": 45}'.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

JSON is an open data-interchange format (not a cloud provider service). All major clouds use JSON in APIs, configuration files, logs, and event payloads.

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