XML vs JSON

 

🔄 XML vs JSON

Feature	XML (eXtensible Markup Language)	JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
Syntax Style	Tag-based (like HTML)	Key-value pairs (JavaScript-like)
Readability	More verbose, harder to read	Lightweight and human-readable
Data Structure	Supports complex structures (attributes, nesting)	Simpler, supports arrays and objects
Use in APIs	Common in legacy systems and enterprise APIs	Preferred in modern web APIs
Parsing	Requires XML parsers	Easily parsed with built-in functions in most languages
Data Size	Larger due to tags	Smaller and faster to transmit
Support for Comments	Yes	No (not officially supported)
Schema Validation	Strong (via XSD, DTD)	Limited (via JSON Schema)

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🧠 Summary

• Use JSON for modern web applications where speed, simplicity, and readability matter.
• Use XML when you need rich metadata, document validation, or are working with legacy systems.