Putting JSON to Work: Build a Plain-Text Article Catalog

In “Why JSON Matters: Plain Text with Structure,” we looked at how JSON organizes information, why formatting helps, and why valid syntax does not guarantee correct data.

Now let’s put those ideas to work.

We’ll build a small catalog of articles. By the end, you’ll have a template you can adapt, conventions that make the records understandable, and a way to check common mistakes.

The same approach can work for books, research notes, or other small collections.