JSON supports six data types- Numbers, Strings, Booleans, Arrays, Objects, and null. Following table describes them in detail-
| Data Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Numbers | It can be an integer or floating point |
| Strings | Any Unicode characters placed inside double or single quotes. |
| Booleans | It represents true or false |
| Arrays | It is an ordered list of values separated by a comma enclosed in square brackets |
| Objects | It is a collection of key:value pairs. |
| Null | It means empty. |
This illustration will show the usage of these data types-
{
"name":"Black T-Shirt",
"price":300,
"sizes":[32, 34, 36, 38],
"inStock":true,
"seller":{
"name":"Stylish Shop",
"rating":5.0
}
}
Here name key contains string value, price key contains number value, sizes refer to an array, inStock points to boolean, seller is an object.
