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XML vs. JSON

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) and JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) are both formats used for storing and transporting data, particularly in the context of web applications. While they serve similar purposes, they have distinct characteristics and are suited to different use cases.

XML

Definition

  • XML is a markup language much like HTML, designed to store and transport data, with a focus on being both human- and machine-readable.

Characteristics

  • Structure: Heavily structured with start and end tags, attributes, and nesting of elements.

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