HAL (Hypertext Application Language), JSON-LD (JSON for Linked Data) to represent hypermedia

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JSON itself does not inherently support hypermedia features such as links and navigation controls. However, it serves as a versatile format for representing data. When combined with hypermedia formats like HAL (Hypertext Application Language) or JSON-LD (JSON for Linked Data), JSON can indeed facilitate hypermedia interactions by incorporating conventions or structures for including links and related controls within the data. These extensions enrich JSON with hypermedia capabilities, enabling dynamic navigation and interaction within systems.

In contrast, XML is hypermedia, allowing for the inclusion of links and other navigation controls within the structured data. While XML provides robust support for hypermedia, it tends to be more verbose and complex compared to the lightweight syntax of JSON.