JSON Best Practices

# Use camelCase for property names
{ "firstName": "John" }
# Be consistent across API
# Avoid special characters in keys

# Avoid deep nesting (max 3-4 levels)
# Use flat structures when possible
# Keep property names concise

# Use same type for same property
# Bad: "count": "5" (string)
# Good: "count": 5 (number)

# Use arrays for ordered lists
[1, 2, 3]
# Use objects for key-value pairs
{ "id": 1, "name": "John" }

# Include null for missing values
{ "middleName": null }
# Omit property if truly optional
{ "firstName": "John" }

# Validate all JSON input
# Sanitize data before storing
# Don't include sensitive data
# Use HTTPS for transmission

# Minimize JSON size
# Use compression (gzip)
# Stream large JSON files
# Cache parsed results