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JSON requires double quotes, not single quotes.

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Section: Core syntax rules

Use double quotes for keys and strings

json
json
{
  "theme": "dark"
}
Explanation

`'theme': 'dark'` is valid in some JavaScript contexts but invalid JSON.

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