Introduction to JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
JSON has become a widely accepted and popular format for data due to it’s platform neutral nature, lightweight format, and it’s ability to convert directly to native JavaScript Objects. JSON is being used everywhere from Web APIs, to noSQL databases, to server side language libraries and client side frameworks.
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JSON has become a widely accepted and popular format for data due to it’s platform neutral nature, lightweight format, and it’s ability to convert directly to native JavaScript Objects. JSON is being used everywhere from Web APIs, to noSQL databases, to server side language libraries and client side frameworks.
JSON has become a widely accepted and popular format for data due to it’s platform neutral nature, lightweight format, and it’s ability to convert directly to native JavaScript Objects. JSON is being used everywhere from Web APIs, to noSQL databases, to server side language libraries and client side frameworks.
This course will also address security concerns with JSON, so you can use JSON in your own applications with confidence.
This course will give you not just an understanding of JSON syntax, but and understanding the role JSON is currently playing in the web today.
In Web Development there are a lot of buzzwords buzzing like:
- JSON Web APIs
- Single Page Applications
- Client Side Model-View-Controller (or MVC)
- NoSQL Databases
Join me, Marie Taylor, and learn JSON today.
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Learning objectives
- A handout with key terms and key points for each course section
- A quiz at the end of each section that tests your understanding of important json concepts, followed by a final exam at the end of the course.
- By the end of the course, you will be able to use json in your own applications with skill and confidence.
- A handout with key terms and key points for each course section
- A quiz at the end of each section that tests your understanding of important json concepts, followed by a final exam at the end of the course.
- By the end of the course, you will be able to use json in your own applications with skill and confidence.
Syllabus
Introduction
This lecture will introduce you to JSON and set the stage for your understanding of JSON.
This handout provides key terms and key points from the lectures in this course section.
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Syllabus
This lecture will introduce you to JSON and set the stage for your understanding of JSON.
This handout provides key terms and key points from the lectures in this course section.
This quiz will assess your understanding of this section of the course.
This lecture will introduce you to the basics of JSON syntax.
This Quiz will test your understanding of JSON syntax.
This lecture will give you an understanding of the JSON data types: string, number, boolean and null.
This lecture will cover the JSON Object data type.
This lecture will give you an understanding of the JSON array data type.
This lecture will provide you with an understanding of the CSRF security concern with JSON, and measures you can take in your projects.
This lecture will provide you with an understanding of the injection attack security concern with JSON, and measures you can take in your projects.
This handout provides key terms and key points from the lectures in this course section.
This lecture will introduce you to Web APIs, the JavaScript XmlHttpRequest Object and how the XmlHttpRequest object works with RESTful JSON APIs.
This handout provides key terms and key points from the lectures in this course section. Also available is a download of the starting example and the finished product for the weather app, and a supplementary example showing an asynchronous version of the example shown in the lecture.
This lecture will give you a high level overview with JSON's role in client side frameworks.
This handout provides key terms and key points from the lectures in this course section. Also, there is a download available for the jQuery weather map example.
This lecture will give you an overview of the role JSON plays in NoSQL database.
This lecture will give you an overview of the role that JSON plays with Server Side Framework Libraries.
This lecture concludes this course.
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Activities
JSON Resources Compilation
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Gather and organize a collection of useful JSON tools, libraries, and documentation for future reference.
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Identify relevant JSON resources
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Categorize and organize the resources
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Create a shareable document or repository
Mentor a Junior Developer on JSON
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Share your knowledge and experience by providing guidance and support to a junior developer learning JSON.
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Identify a mentee who wants to learn JSON
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Establish a regular communication channel
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Provide guidance on JSON concepts and best practices
Practice JSON Syntax
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Practice writing, parsing, and validating JSON data to solidify foundational understanding of its syntax.
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Create a JSON document with valid syntax
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Parse a JSON document into a JavaScript object
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Validate a JSON document against a JSON schema
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Handle JSON Security Concerns
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Complete practice exercises on preventing JSON-related security vulnerabilities, such as CSRF and injection attacks.
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Cross-Site Scripting
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Identify potential security threats related to JSON
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Implement measures to mitigate CSRF attacks
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Implement measures to prevent injection attacks
Write a Blog Post on JSON Best Practices
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Write a blog post that shares insights and recommendations for effective use of JSON in various applications.
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Data Management
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Research and gather information on JSON best practices
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Organize and outline the content
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Write and edit the blog post
Build a JSON API
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Follow a tutorial to build a small JSON API using a server-side language and framework to reinforce practical application of JSON.
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Web APIs
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Set up a server-side environment
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Create a JSON API endpoint
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Test the API using HTTP requests
Design a JSON Database Schema
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Design a JSON database schema for a specific data set, considering data types, relationships, and performance.
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Database Design
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Define the purpose and scope of the database
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Identify and model the entities and their relationships
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Create a JSON schema that represents the data model
Participate in a JSON Coding Challenge
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Engage in a JSON coding challenge to test your skills and knowledge in a competitive environment.
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Data Manipulation
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Find and register for a relevant JSON coding challenge
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Study and practice JSON coding techniques
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Develop and submit your solutions
JSON Resources Compilation
Show steps
Gather and organize a collection of useful JSON tools, libraries, and documentation for future reference.
Show steps
- Identify relevant JSON resources
- Categorize and organize the resources
- Create a shareable document or repository
Mentor a Junior Developer on JSON
Show steps
Share your knowledge and experience by providing guidance and support to a junior developer learning JSON.
Show steps
- Identify a mentee who wants to learn JSON
- Establish a regular communication channel
- Provide guidance on JSON concepts and best practices
Practice JSON Syntax
Show steps
Practice writing, parsing, and validating JSON data to solidify foundational understanding of its syntax.
Show steps
- Create a JSON document with valid syntax
- Parse a JSON document into a JavaScript object
- Validate a JSON document against a JSON schema
Handle JSON Security Concerns
Show steps
Complete practice exercises on preventing JSON-related security vulnerabilities, such as CSRF and injection attacks.
Browse courses on
Cross-Site Scripting
Show steps
- Identify potential security threats related to JSON
- Implement measures to mitigate CSRF attacks
- Implement measures to prevent injection attacks
Write a Blog Post on JSON Best Practices
Show steps
Write a blog post that shares insights and recommendations for effective use of JSON in various applications.
Browse courses on
Data Management
Show steps
- Research and gather information on JSON best practices
- Organize and outline the content
- Write and edit the blog post
Build a JSON API
Show steps
Follow a tutorial to build a small JSON API using a server-side language and framework to reinforce practical application of JSON.
Browse courses on
Web APIs
Show steps
- Set up a server-side environment
- Create a JSON API endpoint
- Test the API using HTTP requests
Design a JSON Database Schema
Show steps
Design a JSON database schema for a specific data set, considering data types, relationships, and performance.
Browse courses on
Database Design
Show steps
- Define the purpose and scope of the database
- Identify and model the entities and their relationships
- Create a JSON schema that represents the data model
Participate in a JSON Coding Challenge
Show steps
Engage in a JSON coding challenge to test your skills and knowledge in a competitive environment.
Browse courses on
Data Manipulation
Show steps
- Find and register for a relevant JSON coding challenge
- Study and practice JSON coding techniques
- Develop and submit your solutions
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