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JSON vs XML vs YAML: A Developer Formatting Workflow

Choose the correct formatter by identifying the data format first.

JSON, XML and YAML all represent structured information, but their syntax differs.

JSON

Use JSON Formatter & Validator.

XML

Use XML Formatter & Validator.

YAML

Use YAML Formatter & Validator.

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