Valid Data Types
In JSON, values must be one of the following data types:
- a string
- a number
- an object (JSON object)
- an array
- a boolean
- null
JSON values cannot be one of the following data types:
- a function
- a date
- undefined
JSON Strings
Strings in JSON must be written in double quotes.
Example
{"name":"John"}
JSON Numbers
Numbers in JSON must be an integer or a floating point.
See Also
How to receive json data in web api? - Microsoft Q&AIntroduction to JSON and RESTful Web ServicesWhat Is the Difference Between REST and RESTful APIs?What is JSON API? JSON vs GraphQL vs REST API Comparison - RapidAPIExample
{"age":30}
JSON Objects
Values in JSON can be objects.
Example
{
"employee":{"name":"John", "age":30, "city":"New York"}
}
Objects as values in JSON must follow the JSON syntax.
JSON Arrays
Values in JSON can be arrays.
Example
{
"employees":["John", "Anna", "Peter"]
}
JSON Booleans
Values in JSON can be true/false.
Example
{"sale":true}
JSON null
Values in JSON can be null.
Example
{"middlename":null}
