BoxLang natively supports JSON, offering functionality for both serialization and deserialization through built-in and member functions. Developers can convert data to JSON using jsonSerialize or toJSON, while also converting from JSON using jsonDeserialize or fromJSON. This approach applies straightforwardly to standard variables and showcases unique behaviors when handling queries as a distinct data type, indicative of the language's roots in ColdFusion. Overall, BoxLang streamlines JSON interactions, making it accessible for developers.
Working with JSON in BoxLang is straightforward, as it supports conversion both to and from JSON using built-in functions and member functions.
Variables in BoxLang are defined using standard syntax, and can be serialized to JSON using jsonSerialize or toJSON.
Deserialization is equally simple, with methods like jsonDeserialize and fromJSON available to convert JSON data back to variables in BoxLang.
Queries in BoxLang have a unique serialization behavior, reflecting their specialty as a data type in the language, distinct from regular variables.
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