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XML to JSON

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Summary

The XML to JSON converter converts XML elements into JSON objects and arrays. Attributes are usually mapped with a special prefix such as @, whereas text within the element can be either a direct value or a property of #text. Repeating elements are generally grouped into arrays. Because XML supports mixed content and sequences, conversions can lose some information if they don't use the right convention.

Key points

XML elements become key objects, while the contents become values
Attributes are often mapped with the prefix @ or special property
The repeating elements are usually arrays
Mixed content and element order can be lost during conversion
There is no one universal convention; check the converter settings

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