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I don't see this as edgy pessimism, I see it as pragmatic optimism. The author isn't complaining about JSON, they're acknowledging JSON as the best choice despi
by preseinger 4y ago
I don't see this as edgy pessimism, I see it as pragmatic optimism. The author isn't complaining about JSON, they're acknowledging JSON as the best choice despite its warts.
- pipeline_peak 4y agoI understand his intention, but “the worst form of encoding” is pretty ridiculous.
- hot_gril 4y agoYeah, I'd just say "good form of general-purpose encoding."
- preseinger 4y agoIt's a reference to the old adage about government > Democracy is the worst form of government – except for all the others that have been tried https://blogs.fcdo.gov.uk/petermillett/2014/03/05/the-worst-form-of-government/ https://blogs.fcdo.gov.uk/petermillett/2014/03/05/the-worst-...
- pipeline_peak 4y agoOh my mistake
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