# parsing
10 posts
JSON Parsing in Kotlin — Parsing with Kotlin Serialization
Parse a complex JSON response using Kotlin Serialization — the Kotlin-native, compile-time safe approach with no reflection.
XML Parsing in Kotlin — XmlPullParser and Retrofit
Parse XML in Kotlin using Android's built-in XmlPullParser and Retrofit with SimpleXML converter. Manual vs automatic — when to use what.
JSON Parsing in Kotlin — Parsing with Jackson
Parse a complex JSON response using Jackson with the Kotlin module — the server-side powerhouse that's also the default in Spring Boot.
JSON Parsing in Java — Parsing with Jackson
Parse a real-world JSON response using Jackson in Java 21. ObjectMapper, annotations, and the JavaTimeModule for dates.
JSON Parsing in Kotlin — Parsing with Moshi
Parse a complex JSON response using Moshi with Kotlin data classes, codegen, and proper null safety. The recommended JSON library for modern Android.
JSON Parsing in Java — Parsing with Moshi
Parse a real-world JSON response using Moshi in Java 21. Clean annotations, custom adapters, and built-in null safety.
JSON Parsing in Kotlin — Parsing with Gson
Parse a complex JSON response using Gson with Kotlin data classes. Automatic mapping, @SerializedName, nullable types, and a custom TypeAdapter for Instant.
JSON Parsing in Java — Parsing with Gson
Parse a real-world JSON response using Gson in Java 21. Automatic mapping, annotations, and custom adapters — the easy way.
JSON Parsing in Kotlin — Manual Parsing with org.json
Parse a complex, real-world JSON response manually using org.json in Kotlin. Extension functions help, but the verbosity is still real.
JSON Parsing in Java — Manual Parsing with org.json
Parse a complex, real-world JSON response manually using org.json in Java 21. Every getString, every null check, every nested loop — the hard way.