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Representative Line: JSONception

The author expresses mild dislike for JSON's simplicity, suggesting it lacks some of XML's features. JSON's simplicity, however, makes it less error-prone. A problem arose when a partner sent nested JSON data. The nested JSON was incorrectly embedded as a string within the main JSON document. This created a problem for the recipient, Hootentoot. The situation is humorously described using an old internet meme. The issue highlights a potential pitfall of JSON's flexibility. Correctly handling nested JSON requires careful attention to data types. The example demonstrates a common mistake in handling nested JSON structures. An advertisement for BuildMaster, a release management platform, is included.
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