luajson
A fast and flexible JSON parser and encoder for Lua, built with LPeg for high performance and configurable parsing.
What is luajson?
LuaJSON is a JSON parser and encoder for Lua that uses LPeg for high-performance parsing and flexible configuration. It allows developers to convert between JSON strings and Lua tables while preserving data types like null and undefined through configurable options. The library supports multiple Lua versions and provides utilities for handling arrays, objects, and structured data.
Lua developers who need efficient JSON parsing and encoding in their applications, especially those working with data interchange, APIs, or configuration files.
Developers choose LuaJSON for its speed due to LPeg integration, flexibility in parsing options, and broad compatibility across Lua versions and implementations like LuaJIT.
Overview
JSON parser/encoder for Lua Parses JSON using LPEG for speed and flexibility. Depending on parser/encoder options, various values are preserved as best as possible.
Use Cases
Best For
- Parsing JSON data from APIs in Lua applications
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