JavaScript Object Notation (.json)
JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a lightweight data interchange format widely used in modern web development for its simplicity and ease of parsing. Originating in the early 2000s, JSON provides a text-based way to represent structured data based on JavaScript object syntax. It has become a standard format for APIs and configuration files, enabling seamless data exchange between servers and web applications due to its human-readable and machine-friendly nature. JSON's adoption has been driven by its ability to facilitate efficient data serialization and deserialization, making it indispensable in the realm of web technologies.