Why does JSON have commas?
a year ago
- #syntax
- #programming
- #JSON
- JSON's simplicity makes it a popular alternative to XML and binary formats.
- Commas in JSON are seen as unnecessary and prone to syntax errors.
- JSON5 introduces trailing commas but doesn't fully address the comma issue.
- Removing commas from JSON could simplify parsing without losing readability.
- The post humorously critiques JSON's design and suggests improvements.