Time for Action: Encoding and Decoding JSON

Most modern web browsers support native JSON encoding and decoding. Let's examine the methods available inside this object:

Method	Description
JSON.stringify(object)	We use JSON.stringify to convert JavaScript objects to JSON-formatted text.
JSON.parse(string)	We use JSON.parse to convert text into JavaScript objects.

Let's learn how to encode and decode with the JSON notation by creating a simple model—a 3D line. Here, we will be focusing on how we do JSON encoding and decoding. Follow the given steps:

1. In your browser, open the interactive JavaScript console. Use the following table for assistance:

Browser	Shortcut keys (PC/Mac)
Firefox	Ctrl + Shift + K/Command + Alt + K
Safari	Ctrl + Shift + C/Command + Alt + C
Chrome	Ctrl + Shift + J/Command + Alt + J

2. Create a JSON object by typing the following...