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So you only use languages that have a built-in HTTP client, JSON / CSV / XML parsers, and such?

• latexr 6mo ago
  I’m not the person you asked, but given the choice I avoid a language without JSON parsing officially supported because I need that frequently. It’s the reason I never picked up Lua, despite being interested in it.
  • pdimitar 6mo ago
    Interesting, thanks for sharing your anecdote. Upvoted. I am openly admitting I don't care. Such libraries are in a huge demand and every programming language ecosystem gains them quite early. So to me the risk of malicious code in them is negligibly small.
    • latexr 6mo ago
      To me it’s not just the risk of malicious code, but also convenience. For example, if I’m using a scripted language and sharing it in some form with users, I don’t want to have to worry about keeping the library updated, and fight with the package manager, and ship extraneous files, and…
      • pdimitar 6mo ago
        Ah, I don't work with scripting languages though. I understand the difference in usages. Your use-case is quite valid.