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+## Performance of Gson and Jackson
+
+Standalone java programs to measure the performance of both JSON APIs based on file size and object graph complexity.
+
+###Relevant Articles:
+- [Jackson vs Gson: A Quick Look At Performance](http://www.baeldung.com/jackson-gson-performance)