JSON Tools Roundup and Quickstart

Formatting and validation

Use CLI and editor plugins for quick formatting and validation to ensure consistency.

jq . data.json

Visualization and diffing

Tree viewers and diff tools help understand complex structures and changes.

Conversion and integration

In ETL pipelines, convert between JSON and CSV/Parquet with scripts and workflows.

Automation and integration tests

Include sample JSON and schema validation in CI to improve traceability and regressions.

Summary

Choosing the right toolset boosts productivity and data quality across development, integration, and operations.