JSON - TOML Converter

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and TOML (Tom's Obvious, Minimal Language.) are the popular data serialization formats used in modern software development. JSON is commonly used for exchanging data between web servers and web applications, while TOML is one of the preferred format for configuration files. A JSON-TOML converter is a tool that allows you to convert data between the two formats. This tool can be helpful when you have data in JSON but need to use it in a system that supports TOML format and vice versa

How does the data represent itself in JSON format?

A JSON file is a lightweight data interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write, and it is also easy for machines to parse and generate. It consists of a collection of key-value pairs, where the keys are always strings and values can be any valid JSON data type.

How does the data represent itself in JSON format?

A JSON file is a lightweight data interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write, and it is also easy for machines to parse and generate. It consists of a collection of key-value pairs, where the keys are always strings and values can be any valid JSON data type. JSON data can be represented in a few different ways, but the most common format is a text file with a .json file extension.

  • Object: An object is a collection of key-value pairs enclosed in curly braces {}. Key-value pairs are separated by a comma. Keys must be strings and followed by a colon, followed by the corresponding value. Values can be strings, numbers, Booleans, null, arrays, or another object.
{
  "name": "Sam",
  "age": 23,
  "isMarried": true,
  "hobbies": ["cooking","coding"],
  "address": {
    "street": "123 Just St",
    "city": "Onecity",
    "state": "AB",
    "zip": "12345"
  }
}
  • Array: Arrays are ordered collections of values enclosed in square brackets []. Each value is separated by a comma. The values can be any valid JSON data type, including objects and arrays. A list of related objects is commonly represented by an array.
["apple",  "banana",  "orange"]
  • Value: A value can be a string, number, boolean, null, array, or object. Values can represent a single piece of data, such as a string or a number.
"value": "Hello, world!"

A JSON file is usually formatted with indentation and line breaks to make it easier for humans to read. The data can, however, be parsed by machines without formatting, provided the syntax is correct.

How does the data represent itself in YAML format?

TOML is used in situations where a human-readable and straightforward configuration format is required. Its minimalistic design and focus on readability make it an appealing choice for a wide range of applications and use cases. In TOML data is represented using a simple and intuitive syntax.

    name = "Sam"
    age = 23
    isMarried = true
    hobbies = ["cooking","coding"]
    [address]
    street = "123 Just St"
    city = "Onecity"
    state = "AB"
    zip = "12345"
  • Tables: Table can be represented as represent key-value pairs grouped together. A table is denoted by a header enclosed in square brackets, like [table_name]. Tables can be nested to create hierarchical structures.
  • Key-Value Pairs: The basic unit in TOML is a key-value pair, where a key is separated from its corresponding value by an equals sign (=) or a colon (:).
  • Arrays: Arrays in TOML are represented by enclosing the elements within square brackets ([]). Elements can be of any TOML data type, and arrays can be heterogeneous (containing different data types).
  • Dates and Times: Dates and times are represented using specific formats. Dates follow the YYYY-MM-DD format, while times follow the HH:MM:SS format. Date-time value with the format YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS.fff can also include an optional timezone offset. The T character separates the date and time components.
  • Multiline Strings: Multiline strings are represented by enclosing the string in triple quotes """ or '''. The string can then span multiple lines, and the indentation within the triple quotes will be preserved.
  • Comments: TOML supports both single-line and multi-line comments. Single-line comments begin with the # character, and multi-line comments are created using multiple single line comments.

TOML provides a flexible and easy-to-read way to represent data in a structured format. It is commonly used used to support configuration settings in different applications using multiple programming languages.

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