If you are relatively new to the world of cloud computing, you might have come across a term JSON and not know what it is exactly. JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation and is widely used to exchange information between clients and servers. Many No-SQL databases also uses the format to store data. In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn about the format and structure of JSON, accept and process JSON in your code, and transmit JSON to other processes.
Learn About JSON with JavaScript
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1.5 hours
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What you'll learn
Learn about the syntax and format of JSON
How to accept and process JSON in JavaScript
How to generate and transmit JSON in JavaScript
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction and preview
Learn the format and structure and compose your first JSON
Address cybersecurity concerns about our JSON array
Turn the JSON string into a JavaScript object and display the names of the dishes
Handle invalid JSON gracefully
Display the rest of the details by accessing the JSON attributes
Sending and receiving JSON from a PDF server (serialization)
Recommended experience
Basic to intermediate HTML, JavaScript, Object-oriented JavaScript highly recommended.
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