JSON vs. XML vs. YAML Comparison

Compare performance, readability, and use cases: JSON for web APIs, YAML for Kubernetes configs, and XML for enterprise documents.

Format Comparison Matrix

JSON: Universal standard for REST APIs, native browser parsing, low overhead.

YAML: Human-readable indentation, comments supported, ideal for Docker/Kubernetes configs.

XML: Verbose closing tags, attributes supported, ideal for legacy SOAP and SVG graphics.

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Does standard JSON support writing inline code comments (e.g. // comment)?