How to Format JSON Text using Notepad++ and Jackson's Pretty Print Feature

Formatting JSON text is a crucial step in ensuring that your data remains readable and organized. In this article, we will explore how to format JSON text using Notepad++ and Jackson's Pretty Print feature.

To start, open Notepad++ and navigate to the 'Project name' field. Type 'ConvertXmlToJson' into the field, then go to 'File' > 'New' > 'Others' and select 'Java Project.' Click 'Next' to proceed.

Once you have created your Java project, you can easily format your JSON text by using Jackson's Pretty Print feature. This feature allows you to format your JSON string in a more readable format. To do this, simply get the defaultPrettyPrintWrite object and then call the writeValueAsString() method on that object.

For example, if you have a JSON string like this:

```json

{

'name': 'John',

'age': 30,

' occupation': 'Developer'

}

```

You can format it using Jackson's Pretty Print feature like this:

```java

ObjectMapper mapper = new ObjectMapper();

PrettyPrinter printer = mapper.getPrettyPrinter();

String formattedJson = printer.writeValueAsString(yourJSON);

```

This will output the following formatted JSON string:

```json

{

'name' : 'John',

'age' : 30,

'occupation' : 'Developer'

}

```

In addition to using Jackson's Pretty Print feature, you can also use online tools like JSON Formatter Online and JSON Validator Online to format your JSON text. These tools are compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, and they're free to use.

Another useful tool is the JSON Editor, which provides a variety of features such as syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and code folding. You can also use the JSONLint tool to validate your JSON text and ensure that it's error-free.

If you want to format your JSON text in Eclipse, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Open the 'Window' menu and select 'Preferences.'

2. Navigate to 'JSON' > 'JSON Files' > 'Editor.'

3. Under the 'Formatting' section, toggle the 'Indent using spaces' radio.

4. Adjust the 'indentation size' to your liking.

By following these steps, you can easily format your JSON text in Notepad++ and Eclipse using Jackson's Pretty Print feature and other online tools.

Installing the JSON Formatter & Validator Bookmarklet

If you want to quickly and easily format and validate any public JSON URL with a single click, you can install the JSON Formatter & Validator bookmarklet. To do this, simply drag the button above into your bookmarks toolbar. Once installed, you can use it to format and validate any public JSON URL by clicking on the bookmarklet.

In conclusion, formatting JSON text is an important step in ensuring that your data remains readable and organized. By using Notepad++, Jackson's Pretty Print feature, online tools like JSON Formatter Online and JSON Validator Online, and other methods outlined in this article, you can easily format your JSON text and ensure that it's error-free.

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