JSON is the abbreviation of JavaScript Object Notation. It is one of the simplest data interchange format, independent of programming language and platform. Its lightweight text-based structure makes it easily readable. It is derived from JavaScript for presenting simple data in the form of key-value pairs.
It is often used for serialization and transmission of data between the network connections. It is mostly used for data transmission between a web application and the server thereby making it a popular alternative to the XML format.
