13.9.2. JSON Files

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does JSON stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the name and its relation to JavaScript.

2. 2.

   How do you read a JSON file in Python?

   Hint

   Remember the syntax for file handling in Python.

3. 3.

   What does JSON stand for?

   • JavaScript Object Notation
   • Java Standard Object Notation
   • JSON programming shorthand

   Hint

   Think of its origins.

4. 4.

   True or False: JSON only supports text data.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the versatility of JSON.

5. 5.

   Create a complete C++ application that reads a JSON file, modifies one of its values, and then writes it back out.

   Hint

   Remember to check for file existence before reading or writing!

6. 6.

   Write a Python function that accepts a filename and a key and returns the value associated with that key from the JSON file.

   Hint

   Don't forget error handling for missing keys!