Serializing and Transmitting Data in Javascript Object Notation

JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a widely used format for serializing and transmitting structured data. JSON has numerous use-cases, including sending data to and from the web browser, storing configuration data, and as a format for Cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates.

Learning how to use JSON will make you more effective at working with cloud-based technologies and other systems and tools.

In this hands-on laboratory, you will create a JSON file, parse your file, and serialize a Python data structure to JSON.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this beginner level lab, you will be able to:

• Create and parse a JSON file
• Understand the data structures and types JSON provides
• Use the command-line to send JSON data to a web server
• Serialize and format JSON data

Intended Audience

• Cloud Architects
• Data Engineers
• DevOps Engineers
• Machine Learning Engineers
• Software Engineers

Prerequisites

Familiarity with the following will be beneficial but is not required:

• Python
• The Bash shell

The following content can be used to fulfill the prerequisites:

• Linux Command Line Byte Session
• Python for Beginners

Updates

May 26th, 2023 - Pinned flask and werkzeug due to breaking changes