Why when sending data over AJAX, do you have to JSON.stringify() your objects?

Question

JSON stands for javascript object notation (as I\'m sure you\'re aware), so why, when sending json via ajax do you need to turn it into a string to send it? Is it simply a f

Answer 1

when sending json via ajax do you need to turn it into a string to send it?

If it isn't a string, then it isn't JSON in the first place.

JSON is a text based data format. HTTP is a text based communications protocol.

JSON stands for javascript object notation

JSON is based on the syntax for JavaScript literals. A JavaScript object is not JSON.