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How to compare JSON files
Direct answer: To compare JSON files, run a structural diff that walks both documents and reports added, removed, and changed paths—not just a line-by-line text diff. BracketView’s JSON Diff tool highlights field-level changes even when key order differs.
Step-by-step
Step 1
Open JSON Diff
Go to the Diff tool in BracketView.
Step 2
Paste left and right documents
Use the before/after API responses or config versions you want to compare.
Step 3
Review changed paths
Focus on semantic changes (values and missing keys) rather than formatting noise.
FAQ
Why not use a text diff?
Pretty-printing and key order changes create noisy text diffs. Structural diffs ignore formatting and compare the data model.