javascript-and-json Flashcards
1
Q
What is JSON?
A
-JSON is an extremely common data interchange format used to send and store information in computer systems.
2
Q
What are serialization and deserialization?
A
- Serialization is the process of turning an object in memory into a stream of bytes.
- Deserialization is the reverse process: turning a stream of bytes into an object in memory.
3
Q
Why are serialization and deserialization useful?
A
- Serialization provides the ability to store data on disk or send it over the network.
- Deserialization provides the ability to use or manipulate the data in the JavaScript environment.
4
Q
How do you serialize a data structure into a JSON string using JavaScript?
A
-JSON.stringify method
5
Q
How do you deserialize a JSON string into a data structure using JavaScript?
A
-JSON.parse method