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Data Format Dictionary

A concise overview of the syntax, uses, pros, and cons of the four data formats JSON, YAML, XML, and CSV.

A summary of what each format is, when to use it, and how they convert between one another. Click a card to learn more.

JSON JSON A lightweight data-interchange format based on JavaScript object notation YAML YAML A human-friendly configuration format that expresses structure through indentation XML XML An extensible markup language that expresses structure with tags CSV CSV The simplest tabular data format, separating columns with commas

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