isJSON

Evaluates whether a string is in valid JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data interchange format.

isJSON(value) → returns boolean

Argument Reference

value string
Required

A string or variable that represents one.

Links more information about isJSON

json.org — Introducing JSON - An overview about the JavaScript Object Notation

Examples
Sample code invoking the isJSON function

isJSON Example

Returns true when the argument is a valid JSON value.

isJSON("[1,2,3]")

Expected Result: true

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