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JSON Compare

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Summary

JSON compare compares two JSON documents structurally, not just text. This tool shows the added, deleted, or changed values of the property, making it suitable for checking API responses between versions. Key sequences and indentations are not usually considered differences, but the type of value remains to be considered.

Key points

JSON comparisons focus on structure and value, not text format
The key sequence on the object does not change the meaning
Number 1 and string "1" are different values
Arrays are generally compared by considering the order of the elements
JSON compare is useful for monitoring API contract changes

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