informational guide · Updated 2026-08-12
JSON formatting best practices
Indentation, minification, secrets handling, and team conventions for JSON formatting.
Indentation
Pick a team indent (often 2 spaces) and stick to it so diffs stay readable.
Minify vs beautify
Beautify for humans; minify for transport size when appropriate. Do not confuse either step with validation.
Secrets
Never paste live credentials into public pages. Generate UUIDs and fake IDs for fixtures instead.
Fixtures
Store canonical fixtures in your repository so formatting tools become a convenience, not the source of truth.
Primary tool: JSON Formatter
