What is difference between JSON.parse() and JSON.stringify() Methods in JavaScript ?

JSON.parse() converts JSON strings to JavaScript objects, while JSON.stringify() converts JavaScript objects to JSON strings. JavaScript utilizes JSON for data interchange between servers and web pages. These methods enable easy data manipulation and transport in web development.

JSON.parse() Method

JSON.parse() converts a JSON string to a JavaScript object. It accepts a JSON string as input. It must be in string format when sending data to a web server locally. It's useful for storing data in local storage as browsers store data in key-value pairs.

Syntax

JSON.parse( string, function )

Example: In this example, we define a constant myInfo containing JSON-like data. It's parsed into an object Obj. The code then logs the values of Name and Age from Obj. The resulting output would be GFG and 22, respectively.

const myInfo = `{
   "Name": "GFG", 
   "Age":22,
   "Department" : "Computer Science and Engineering",
   "Year": "3rd"
}`

const Obj = JSON.parse(myInfo);
console.log(Obj.Name)  
console.log(Obj.Age)  

GFG
22

JSON.stringify() Method

JSON.stringify() converts JavaScript objects into JSON strings, accepting a single object argument. It contrasts JSON.parse(). With replacer parameters, logic on key-value pairs is feasible. Date formats aren't allowed in JSON; thus, they should be included as strings.

Syntax

JSON.stringify(value, replacer, space);

Example: This example we converts the JavaScript object myInfo into a JSON string using JSON.stringify(). It then logs the resulting JSON string, which represents the object's data.

const myInfo = {
   Name: "GFG", 
   Age:22,
   Department : "Computer Science and Engineering",
   Year: "3rd"
}
const Obj = JSON.stringify(myInfo);
console.log(Obj)