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JSON Resume is an open standard for creating and sharing resumes in a machine-readable format. It provides a standardized way to represent personal and professional information, making it easier for individuals to manage and share their resumes across different platforms and applications. JSON Resume utilizes JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), a lightweight data interchange format, to structure the information in a standardized manner.

The JSON Resume ecosystem has over 400 custom themes and 100+ tools to help individuals create, customize, and share their resumes. JSON Resume is used by tens of thousands of developers, thousands rely simplying on the Github gist integration.

History
JSON Resume was created by Roland Sharp and Thomas Davis in June, 2014. The project was conceived as a response to the absence of a standardized format for exchanging resumes, aiming to simplify the creation and sharing of professional credentials.

Initially introduced with a focus on modularity, JSON Resume allowed users to organize their resumes into distinct sections, such as education, work experience, skills, and projects. The founders emphasized the importance of flexibility and customization, enabling users to tailor their resumes to specific needs.

As the project gained momentum, the ecosystem surrounding JSON Resume expanded significantly. By 2016, the platform boasted over 400 custom themes, providing users with diverse visual styles to enhance the presentation of their resumes. The availability of these themes contributed to the platform's popularity among individuals seeking personalized and visually appealing resumes.

In the following years, JSON Resume continued to evolve, with the introduction of additional features and tools. The ecosystem eventually grew to include more than 100 tools designed to assist individuals in creating, customizing, and sharing their resumes seamlessly.

A significant milestone in the project's history was the integration with GitHub Gists, a feature that streamlined the sharing and versioning of resumes for thousands of users. This integration further solidified JSON Resume's position within the developer community, making it a go-to solution for those leveraging GitHub for their professional profiles.

JSON Resume's impact extended beyond individual users, attracting collaborations and partnerships within the open-source community. These collaborative efforts contributed to the project's ongoing development and refinement.