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		preseinger on Sept 23, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Software I’m thankful for (2021) 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 on Sept 23, 2022 [–]

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

preseinger on Sept 23, 2022 | | [–]

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-...

pipeline_peak on Sept 23, 2022 | | | [–]

Oh my mistake

hot_gril on Sept 23, 2022 | | [–]

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

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