JSON vs XML vs YAML

JSON is commonly preferred for APIs, XML is strong for document-style and schema-heavy systems, and YAML is often best for human-edited configuration files.

Choose based on ecosystem support, strictness, readability, and the tools used by your team.

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JSON tools

Format, validate, and convert JSON.

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XML tools

Beautify, minify, and convert XML.

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YAML tools

Format, escape, and convert YAML.

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