Values

A value can be any JSON value. They can be divided into two groups: simple values and container values.

Simple Values

Simple values include strings, numbers, true, false, and null.

Container Values

Container values include objects and arrays.

Format Rules

The JSON media type specification controls the format of JSON values.

Examples

Strings

{
  "value": "Fletch",
  "spec": {
    "hints": [ "text" ]
  }
}

Numbers

{
  "value": 42,
  "spec": {
    "hints": [ "text" ]
  }
}

Literals

{
  "value": true,
  "spec": {
    "hints": [ "text" ]
  }
}

Containers

{
  "value": {},
  "spec": {
    "hints": [ "container" ]
  }
}

{
  "value": [],
  "spec": {
    "hints": [ "container" ]
  }
}

User Agent Rules

If a value does not have a spec, then its value is not understood. If a value is not understood, the user agent MAY choose to not display the value.