Question 1

What's the difference between JSON and YAML?

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JSON uses brackets and quotes, making it compact but less readable. YAML uses indentation and is more human-readable. Both represent the same data structures (objects, arrays, strings, numbers), but YAML is easier to read and edit manually.

Question 2

When should I use JSON vs YAML?

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Use JSON for APIs, web applications, and when size matters. Use YAML for configuration files, documentation, and when human readability is important. JSON is faster to parse, YAML is easier to write and maintain.

Question 3

Will converting between formats lose data?

Accepted Answer

No, both formats support the same data types (strings, numbers, booleans, arrays, objects, null). Conversion is lossless - your data structure and values remain identical, only the syntax changes.

Question 4

How does the formatter handle invalid syntax?

Accepted Answer

The tool will show clear error messages pointing to the problematic line and character. For JSON, it catches missing quotes, trailing commas, and bracket mismatches. For YAML, it detects indentation and structure errors.

Question 5

Can I format minified or compact data?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The formatter can take minified/compressed JSON or compact YAML and expand it with proper indentation and line breaks, making it much easier to read and debug.

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