In Node.js, how do I turn a string to a json?

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For example, a HTTP REST API just returned me a JSON, but of course it's a string right now. How can I turn it into a JSON?

If you have fixed your problem please accept one of the answers below. If not, let us know whats wrong and we can try to help. — Olical, Apr 27 '11 at 09:31
It's not called "a JSON." JSON is a string format. You want to turn a JSON-formatted string into a JavaScript object. Read this for more details: http://benalman.com/news/2010/03/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-json/ — Matt Ball, Apr 27 '11 at 13:29

score 348 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 27 '11 at 09:08

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You need to use this function.

JSON.parse(yourJsonString);

And it will return the object / array that was contained within the string.

answered Apr 27 '11 at 09:08

Olical

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I'm doing this on ES6 and it always returns a string. – Oliver Dixon Mar 24 '16 at 18:20

score 48 · Answer 2 · edited Jul 08 '19 at 11:47

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use the JSON function >

JSON.parse(theString)

edited Jul 08 '19 at 11:47

Deepak Mahakale

answered Apr 27 '11 at 09:09

neebz

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