API Design · Junior · Question 40 of 75

What is JSON Schema used for in APIs?

1Encrypting JSON
2Compressing JSON
✓Correct answer: Describing and validating the structure of JSON data, e.g. request and response bodies

Explanation

OpenAPI uses JSON Schema for its data models. Many frameworks validate requests directly against schemas.

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