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To me XML and JSON are actually technically quite similar, and both have been touted in their heyday for similar reasons over more apt format (auto-documented!
by rixed 2y ago
To me XML and JSON are actually technically quite similar, and both have been touted in their heyday for similar reasons over more apt format (auto-documented! simple to implement an ad-hoc serializer!).
Would you mind explaining why you thinks it is an apple and oranges comparison?
- Tao3300 2y agoOne is a markup language. The other is an object notation.
- Clamchop 2y agoI'd say that's part of the calculus for comparison. Comparing apples and oranges isn't nonsensical if what you need is a fruit. XML and JSON are alternatives for many use cases, so you can evaluate if markup and schemas are valuable enough to be worth the added hassle.