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What distinguishes JSON from XML in terms of structure and usage?

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JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and XML (eXtensible Markup Language) are formats for storing and transmitting data, but they differ in structure and application.

Structure:
- JSON uses a simple key-value structure, objects, and arrays, making it compact and easy to read.
- XML is based on tags with opening and closing elements, supports attributes, and has a complex hierarchy.
Usage:
- JSON is more commonly used in web development for data exchange between client and server, especially in JavaScript.
- XML is used in more complex systems where extensibility and strict validation are important, such as in SOAP, configuration files.

Example of JSON:

{
  "name": "Ivan",
  "age": 30,
  "skills": ["Java", "QA"]
}

Example of XML:

<person>
  <name>Ivan</name>
  <age>30</age>
  <skills>
    <skill>Java</skill>
    <skill>QA</skill>
  </skills>
</person>

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