When Should You Use Importing JSON Instead of Fetching?

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Asked By CreativeFox123 On

I've heard that importing JSON is now supported by all browser engines, but I'm curious about when it would be more beneficial to use this feature compared to the traditional `fetch()` method or just bundling the data. What are the practical scenarios for using JSON imports?

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Answered By DataDynamo42 On

Using JSON imports can be really handy for working with public data sets, like zip codes or demographic info, which are regularly updated and managed by others. Instead of fetching and bundling these datasets into your project, you can just import them directly, keeping your project cleaner and reducing the need for synchronization processes. I've used this in analytics apps to overlay various data on maps, and while it's not an everyday tool, there are definitely specific circumstances where it shines.

Answered By CuriousCoder99 On

Honestly, I’m not sure about the benefits. It seems like just a cool feature without a ton of practical use cases. Fetching is just so standard, right? But hey, I'm open to being convinced!

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