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Exploring Data Formats: JSON, XML, CSV


 


➡ JSON, XML, and CSV are commonly used for data interchange! in RESTAPI's ok but what is data interchange!?? ⤵


➡ data interchange format like a language that computers use to talk to each other. Just as people use different languages to communicate, like English, Spanish, or Chinese, computers use specific formats to exchange information. These formats make sure that data is structured in a way that both computers can understand, whether they're sharing data over the internet, saving it to a file, or passing it between different parts of a program.



JSON(JavaScript Object Notation) : it used for representing structured data in RESTful APIs, particularly in Spring Web applications. Spring provides excellent support for JSON processing through libraries like Jackson,

➡ It is like writing down information in a way that's easy for both humans and computers to understand. It's a simple and readable format that's often used for transmitting data between a web server and a web application. Imagine writing a list of items with their descriptions using curly braces and colons to organize them neatly.



XML(eXtensible Markup Language) : it is legacy but still using in spring applications through libraries like JAXB

➡ It is like creating a structured document with tags to define different parts of the information. It's similar to writing a report with headings and subheadings to organize content. Each piece of data is enclosed in tags, making it easy to understand the structure of the information.



CSV(Comma-Separated Values) : CSV files are sometimes used for data imports. Spring provides utilities for reading and writing CSV files, making it convenient for handling tabular data.

➡ It is like making a list where each item is separated by a comma. It's commonly used for storing data in a simple tabular format, like how you might list items in a spreadsheet with each row representing a separate entry. It's straightforward and easy to generate and read, making it useful for tasks like storing data in a spreadsheet or database.





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