Using jq and curl to Wrangle JSON Arrays from the Terminal

[Dave Johnson]

In this tutorial, I explore how to use jq and curl to query a web service for JSON objects that contain embedded arrays, specifically focusing on weather station data. The process involves creating scripts to fetch data, filter JSON output, and invoke commands based on the elements within the arrays, allowing for dynamic retrieval of sensor values. By the end, I demonstrate how to efficiently process both single and multiple JSON objects, showcasing jq's powerful capabilities for transforming and manipulating JSON data directly from the terminal.