What does JSON stand for?

JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation. It is a lightweight data interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write, and it is easy for machines to parse and generate. JSON is primarily based on a subset of the JavaScript programming language, which is why it carries the "JavaScript" in its name. The "Object Notation" part refers to how data is formatted in key-value pairs, similar to how objects are structured in JavaScript. This makes JSON a crucial format for APIs and web services, as it is commonly used to transmit data between a server and a web application. The other options do not accurately represent the format or its purpose, and they contain terms that either do not relate to JSON or mischaracterize its association with JavaScript.