XSLT equivalent for JSON

🎉 Transforming JSON like a Boss with XSLT 🎉

Are you tired of feeling left out because XML gets all the love when it comes to transformation? Well, fret no more! In this blog post, we'll dive into the exciting world of using XSLT to transform JSON. 🌟

💡Why Transform JSON with XSLT?

JSON has become the go-to format for web APIs and data exchange due to its simplicity and compatibility with JavaScript. However, there are times when you need to manipulate and convert JSON data just like you would with XML.

🤔Common Issues and the Need for an XSLT Equivalent for JSON

You might find yourself questioning whether there is a versatile tool like XSLT that can help you tackle complex transformations on JSON data. Luckily, there is! And it's called JSONiq.

❓What is JSONiq?

JSONiq is a powerful query and transformation language specifically designed for processing JSON data. It allows you to perform operations such as filtering, sorting, aggregation, and even join-like operations on your JSON documents.

💻Getting Started with JSONiq

Now that we know what JSONiq is, let's walk through a simple example to demonstrate its power.

Suppose we have the following JSON data representing a list of employees:

{
  "employees": [
    {
      "name": "John Doe",
      "title": "Developer",
      "salary": 50000
    },
    {
      "name": "Jane Smith",
      "title": "Designer",
      "salary": 60000
    },
    {
      "name": "Chris Evans",
      "title": "Manager",
      "salary": 70000
    }
  ]
}

And let's say we want to transform this JSON data into an HTML table that displays the name, title, and salary of each employee. We can achieve this using JSONiq and the power of XSLT-like transformations:

let $json := {
  "employees": [
    {
      "name": "John Doe",
      "title": "Developer",
      "salary": 50000
    },
    {
      "name": "Jane Smith",
      "title": "Designer",
      "salary": 60000
    },
    {
      "name": "Chris Evans",
      "title": "Manager",
      "salary": 70000
    }
  ]
}
return
  <table>
  {
    $json.employees ! 
      <tr>
        <td>{.name}</td>
        <td>{.title}</td>
        <td>{.salary}</td>
      </tr>
  }
  </table>

🚀Feeling Empowered? Do More with JSONiq!

Congratulations! You have now unleashed the power of XSLT-like transformations for JSON data using JSONiq. But don't stop here, my friend. JSONiq offers a vast array of functions and querying capabilities to help you conquer any transformation challenge.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the JSONiq documentation, explore its magic, and become a superhero of JSON transformations! 💪

🎉Share Your Success Stories

Have you ever used JSONiq for transforming JSON data? We would love to hear your success stories and any cool tips you have to share. Leave a comment below, and let's start a JSON transformation revolution together! 💬

✨Conclusion

No longer will JSON feel left out from the world of powerful transformations. With JSONiq, you have the equivalent of XSLT for JSON in your arsenal. You can now confidently tackle complex transformations, knowing that you have the right tools at hand.

So go forth, transform JSON with the finesse of a pro, and let your data's true potential shine! 💫