How to more cleverly create bash scripts that return JSON?
The article discusses formatting data in JSON using the printf tool in the shell. The author points out that developers often need to create JSON for use in APIs or scripts. Utilizing printf allows for easier and more readable formatting than other methods might provide. A practical example is presented on how to use printf to output data in JSON format. Important aspects like correctly closing brackets and quotes are also addressed to ensure a valid result. Overall, this is very beneficial for shell programmers who want to simplify their work with JSON formatted data.