The Ballerina language provides several options to convert JSON files into record definitions.

Via the Record Editor

Follow the steps below to convert a JSON to a record via the Record Editor.

1. Create a file with the data below in JSON format.

   Info: The example below converts a person and a list of courses to a Student record.

   {
       "person": {
           "id": 1001,
           "firstName": "Vinnie",
           "lastName": "Hickman",
           "age": 15
       },
       "course": [
           {
               "id": "CS6002",
               "name": "Computation Structures",
               "credits": 4
           },
           {
               "id": "CS6003",
               "name": "Circuits and Electronics",
               "credits": 3
           },
           {
               "id": "CS6004",
               "name": "Signals and Systems",
               "credits": 3
           }
       ]
   }

2. In the Record Editor, select Import A JSON.

3. Provide a name for the record.

4. Provide the sample JSON by either typing/pasting on the text area or by choosing the JSON file from the file selector.

5. Select Make Separate Record Definitions to create separate Ballerina record definitions.

   

6. Use the preview of the created record to edit the created records further, and click Finish once editing is complete.

   

Via the Command Palette

Follow the steps below to convert a JSON to a record via the Command Palette.

1. Copy the JSON code block to the Clipboard (Ctrl + C).

   Info: The example below converts a person and a list of courses to a Student record.

   {
       "person": {
           "id": 1001,
           "firstName": "Vinnie",
           "lastName": "Hickman",
           "age": 15
       },
       "course": [
           {
               "id": "CS6002",
               "name": "Computation Structures",
               "credits": 4
           },
           {
               "id": "CS6003",
               "name": "Circuits and Electronics",
               "credits": 3
           },
           {
               "id": "CS6004",
               "name": "Signals and Systems",
               "credits": 3
           }
       ]
   }

2. Open the Command Palette in the VS Code editor (shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + P).

3. Select the Paste JSON as Record option.

   Info: The command will generate separate record definitions accordingly.