Visual Studio 2015 add JSON-File

Question

I have a WebApplication MVC Porject. In the folder App_Data i want to add a json-file. But Visual Studio does not suggest me to add a Json-File even not if i want to add a new Element.

How can I add a json? Just to use a normal text file and rename it as json?

Answer 1

You can find it under Web. Consider using the search-bar top right if you can't find something, if it does not show up in search you wont be able to do it.

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Answer 2

Yes, you would just change the file extension to .json Adding Product.json file