What is a .JSONC file?
A .JSONC file is a special type of JSON file that allows you to include comments in it. Normally, when you work with JSON files, which are used to store and transport data, you can't add comments to explain or remind you what different parts of the file are for. Comments are like notes that only people can read, and the computer ignores them when it uses the file. But with .JSONC files, you can add these helpful notes.
Different people have made their own versions of .JSONC files, but one of the most well-known versions is made by Microsoft. This version is especially used in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, a program for writing and editing code, to help users understand and manage their configuration files better. In these files, you can write comments in two ways: by using // for a single line comment or /* and */ to comment out a big chunk of text.
You can open and edit .JSONC files with several programs on any computer, whether it's a Windows, Mac, or Linux. Some specific programs mentioned are Michael Gross JSONC, Muhammad Muzzail JSONC, and Microsoft Visual Studio Code. Even though GitHub Atom, another editor, was mentioned, it's important to know that it's no longer being updated. But don't worry, if you don't have any of these programs, you can still use any basic text editor you have on your computer, like Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on Mac, to open and edit .JSONC files.
In summary, .JSONC files are great for when you need to keep notes or explanations right inside your JSON data files, making it easier for you or others to understand how and why your data is structured the way it is.
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