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JSON is external representation of objects. You can store the actual data on server in any form you like. Doesn't mean you have to store them in text.
by chj 12y ago
JSON is external representation of objects. You can store the actual data on server in any form you like. Doesn't mean you have to store them in text.
- disordinary 12y agoBut its Javascript Object Notation - Notation in this case implies text - if your storing it in something other than text it's not JSON. From Wikipedia: JavaScript Object Notation, is an open standard format that uses human-readable text to transmit data objects consisting of attribute–value pairs.
- chj 12y agoLike you pointed out JSON is used to transmit data objects, but storage of data objects on the server or local file is entirely different story. I hope I don't have to explain further.
- disordinary 12y agoYes, then its no longer json...