JSON Parser

Overview

The JSON Parser is a simple web application designed to parse JSON data. Users can either enter JSON data directly or upload a JSON file for parsing. The application provides a user-friendly interface to visualize and validate JSON structures.

Features

• Enter JSON Data: Input JSON directly into a text area for immediate parsing.
• Upload JSON File: Upload a JSON file to parse its contents.
• Error Handling: The application provides feedback on parsing errors, making it easy to identify issues with the JSON data.

Technologies Used

• Flask: A lightweight WSGI web application framework in Python.
• HTML/CSS: For the front end of the application.
• JavaScript: For interactivity and handling file uploads.
• Heroku: Deployed on Heroku for easy access and sharing.

Installation

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Markkimotho/json-parser.git
   cd json-parser

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Application:

   python app.py

5. Access the App: Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:5000/.

Usage

1. Enter JSON Data: Paste your JSON data into the text area and click "Parse" to validate it.
2. Upload JSON File: Click on the upload button to select a JSON file from your device. The app will parse the contents and display any errors or the parsed data.

Deployment

This application is deployed on Heroku. You can access it at: JSON Parser

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or want to report issues, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

Thanks to the John Crickett for the JSON Parser Challenge