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JavaScript JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects Tracking Data Using Objects JavaScript Object Notation

Posted by Dan Oswalt
Dan Oswalt
23,438 Points

JSON notation in browser window

When the teacher of this course pulls up his json-formatted info at teamtreehouse.com/davemcfarland.json, the page loads and the string is already displayed with readable spacing, but when I pull it up it's not spaced, just one long string.

Is there a setting for a browser to recognize a JSON object and display it with readable spacing?

2 Answers

Colton Ehrman
Colton Ehrman
Courses Plus Student 5,859 Points

You can get an addon/plugin for your browser to make it look better, lookup JSON Prettify, and find something in the results that you like

Chase Swanson
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Chase Swanson
Courses Plus Student 8,886 Points
Chase Swanson
Chase Swanson
Courses Plus Student 8,886 Points

The links for browser extensions are in the teachers notes below the video player. You simply need to install the extension for your browser(s).

Dan Oswalt
Dan Oswalt
23,438 Points

Thanks!