EDIJSON

EDIJSON is a data format that represents Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) documents as JSON. EDI is a standardized method for exchanging business documents electronically, commonly used for transactions like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices. Traditional EDI uses complex, character-based formats like X12 and EDIFACT, which can be difficult for modern software systems to parse and integrate.

EDIJSON aims to bridge this gap by translating the structured information within EDI messages into a more developer-friendly JSON format. This allows developers to work with EDI data using standard JSON parsing libraries and tools, simplifying integration with web applications, APIs, and modern databases. The conversion process typically involves mapping EDI segments and elements to JSON objects and key-value pairs. This makes the data more human-readable and easier to process programmatically.

The benefits of using EDIJSON include improved interoperability between legacy EDI systems and modern technology stacks. It can reduce the complexity and cost of integrating with trading partners who still rely on traditional EDI. While EDIJSON provides a more accessible representation, it's important to note that the underlying business logic and data semantics of the original EDI standard remain the same. Various tools and libraries are available to facilitate the conversion between EDI and EDIJSON formats.