Data and entities

JSON

Also known as: JavaScript Object Notation

A text data-exchange format using objects, arrays, and simple values, among other structures.

A practical example

An API returns a product name, price, and variant list.

What should I know?

JSON alone does not define every field's business meaning.

Data and entities in practice

First identify the object you're describing and your evidence. A product, offer, brand, and seller may need separate identifiers. Machine-readable data should match information customers can see and understand.

Related Semly features

See where this concept applies when working with Semly.

Semly Knowledge BasePublish structured company and product information in a Semly-hosted knowledge base.Websites for AI agentsShare structured company knowledge and inquiry forms through an agent channel.

Related terms

JSON-LDA JSON-based linked data format, often used for schema.org information on websites.APIAn agreed interface allowing programs to use another system's data or actions.OpenAPIA standard describing HTTP interfaces, including operations, parameters, and data structures.

Documentation and further reading

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