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Discussion on: YAML vs. XML vs. JSON for Configuration

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Frank Font

I'm using JSON these days just because most of my day to day coding is js/ts and the native integration of JSON with these projects is seamless and clear.

I also agree with everything Austin S. Hemmelgarn expressed so clearly above.

Mostly I don't choose XML anymore. It was my go-to until just a few years ago.

One format you didn't mention that is still around in a big way for shell scripts is simple Key=Value files. They are not going away soon enough. :)