The application/json Media Type for JavaScript Object Notation
RFC 4627, “The application/json Media Type for JavaScript Object Notation”, is an Informational document published in July 2006 by D. Crockford. It has been obsoleted by RFC 7159 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a lightweight, text-based, language-independent data interchange format. It was derived from the ECMAScript Programming Language Standard. JSON defines a small set of formatting rules for the portable representation of structured data. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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