Web and technology
JSON
Abbreviation for JavaScript Object Notation
In short and in plain language
JSON is a simple text format. Programs use it to share data that is set out in order.
Many links between a shop and other systems use it to send items, prices and orders.
Server logs are often written this way too.
Definition
JSON is a simple text format that programs use to exchange structured data. Many interfaces between a shop and other systems transfer items, prices and orders in this format. Server logs are also often written this way.