• The_Decryptor@aussie.zone
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    2 months ago

    And also, JSON was intended as a data serialisation format, and it’s not like computers actually get value from the comments, they’re just wasted space.

    People went on to use JSON for human readable configuration files, and instantly wanted to add comments, rather than reconsider their choice because the truth is that JSON isn’t a good configuration format.

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      2 months ago

      JSON was intended as a data serialisation format

      Why then use a inefficient text based format instead of a much more efficient and easy to parse binary format?

      Just use DER encoded ASN.1 like a normal person.