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Format JSON for Debugging: Pretty Print vs Minify

Clean up API responses and config files with consistent indentation and validation.

Jun 4, 2026

Raw JSON from logs and network tabs is often minified — one long line that's painful to scan.

Pretty print for humans

Indentation exposes nesting at a glance. Use 2-space indents to match most JavaScript style guides.

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