How can I format JSON stringify pretty to be easily readable for humans, focusing on indentation, whitespace?

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#1

How can I format JSON stringify pretty to be easily readable for humans, focusing on indentation, whitespace, and possibly adding visual enhancements like colors and font styles?

#2

You can use JSON.stringify() with additional parameters to format JSON for better readability:

const data = { "name": "John", "age": 30, "city": "New York" };
const formattedJson = JSON.stringify(data, null, 2);
console.log(formattedJson);

In this example:

JSON.stringify(data, null, 2) formats data with 2 spaces of indentation. This method ensures that JSON is structured and easy to read by human eyes.

#3

Most modern web browsers provide a built-in feature to display JSON in a formatted and interactive way:

const data = { "name": "John", "age": 30, "city": "New York" };
console.log(data); // Displays the JSON object in a formatted way in the browser console

By logging the JSON object directly to the console, browsers often present it in an expandable and readable format, aiding in visual clarity.

#4

For more enhanced visual formatting, you can use JSON viewer browser extensions:

  • Chrome: Install extensions like “JSON Formatter” or “JSON Viewer.”
  • Firefox: Use extensions such as “JSON Lite” or “JSONView.”
  • These extensions typically format JSON with indentation, color coding, and collapsible sections, enhancing readability and making it easier to navigate through large JSON datasets.