JSON vs YAML — Differences, Tradeoffs, and When to Use Each

At a glance

• JSON: Strict syntax, great for APIs and machines.
• YAML: Human‑friendly, indentation‑sensitive, great for configs.

When to choose JSON

• Public/web APIs and SDKs
• Stable schemas and automated processing

When to choose YAML

• Configuration files (Kubernetes, CI/CD, Infra)
• Docs and examples for humans

Convert between the two in the JSON Converter.