Consistency is Key
Consistent formatting makes code review easier and diffs cleaner.
Best Practices
1. **Indentation:** Use 2 spaces or 4 spaces consistently. Browsers usually default to 2, while backend configs often use 4.
2. **Sorting:** Keys in JSON are unordered, but sorting them alphabetically makes manual inspection 10x faster.
3. **Validation:** Always validate before committing configuration files. A single missing comma can prevent an app from starting.
Workflow Integration
Use JSONBuddyTools as a pre-commit check. Paste your config, click **Validate**, then **Format**, and copy the clean result back to your project.