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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 despite its warts.


I understand his intention, but “the worst form of encoding” is pretty ridiculous.


It'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-...


Oh my mistake


Yeah, I'd just say "good form of general-purpose encoding."




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