data parsing

In the realm of Linux, handling data formatted in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and XML (Extensible Markup Language) efficiently is a crucial skill, especially for developers and system administrators who often need to script against web APIs or manage configuration files. Although Bash, the ubiquitous command shell in Linux environments, does not natively handle JSON and XML parsing, various tools can help achieve these tasks effectively. In this blog post, we'll explore how to deal with JSON and XML files in Bash using different tools such as jq for JSON manipulation and xmlstarlet for XML parsing.