How to keep JSON keys as strings in JavaScript

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When running something such as the following:

https://onecompiler.com/javascript/3x4k9njds

The JSON keys will automatically change from strings to identifier names. I am writing to a Firebase Realtime Database, and Firebase will recognize the JSON as being invalid (since JSON keys need to have double quotes). How can I keep JSON keys in double-quotes (most JavaScript compilers will remove them)?

Shreyas Jadhav · Accepted Answer · 2021-07-06 08:56:04Z

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Console log don't show double quotes, because there's difference between JSON and JavaScript objects.

If you need to convert JavaScript Objects to JSON, you can use

JSON.stringify(newData)

answered Jul 6, 2021 at 8:56

Shreyas Jadhav

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David Fahim Over a year ago

Yes I am aware. I think the Invalid JSON error must have been for something else because the issue resolved after a while, despite me still using a JavaScript object.

Joe Davis · Accepted Answer · 2021-07-05 19:32:47Z

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Try

console.log(JSON.stringify({
  "msg": "hello world",
  "msg2": "testing123"
}));

answered Jul 5, 2021 at 19:32

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David Fahim Over a year ago

Firebase Realtime Database requires input as a JSON object. In my program, I will get the permission denied response. While trying the same thing in the Rules Sandbox, I get the error "Invalid JSON". I believe the JSON is invalid simply because JavaScript automatically changes the keys and messes up the syntax. ibb.co/ydD6FFc

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