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I'm the first person to dislike YAML, but I also like it better than the other popular alternatives. JSON sucks to write and read, but is great for machines. TO

I'm the first person to dislike YAML, but I also like it better than the other popular alternatives. JSON sucks to write and read, but is great for machines. TOML sucks beyond simple top-level key value entries; Ini is even worse. XML reminds me of a thorn bush (but I can't explain this). Nobody on the team would want to learn to read Dhall YAML has some "cute" features that are annoying (but anchors are nice). Cue/JSONNET are a nice compromise between Dhall and JSON/YAML, but I don't see them reaching wide adopting (I'm hopeful it happens, but alas). Aside: I wonder how people develop such an extremist view regarding something as mundane as config languages to equate them with casual murder

tasuki 3y ago
> XML reminds me of a thorn bush (but I can't explain this). Nobody on the team would want to learn to read Dhall I grant you the thorn bush, but "nobody would want to learn" is imo a weak argument against Dhall.
woooooo 3y ago
Config languages and build systems are both in a domain of maximum annoyance and minimum intellectual satisfaction. Within the realm of software.. casual murder is wrong and all but it would be config languages driving a build system that drove me to it if anything could.
- verdverm 3y ago
  Have you tried CUE? It is very intellectually stimulating
- marcosdumay 3y ago
  > config languages driving a build system Yeah, this part alone is already wrong and can not work well.