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JSON LD

JSON LD refers to JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data, which uses a lightweight syntax to express structured data. It is used to encode metadata and link data in a way that is machine-readable and compatible with web technologies. JS...

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CategoryInformation Technology
SubcategorySoftware Development Tools
SkillJSON LD
Skill TypeSpecialized Skill
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