Accepting Quote by Douglas Crockford
“A JSON decoder MAY accept and ignore comments.”
About This Quote
Source Specification: JSON RFC 8259, 2017
A JSON parser may allow comments without affecting data parsing.
In simple terms: Comments can be ignored by JSON parsers.
Key Takeaway
Allow comments for readability, but ensure they don't alter data.
Themes
flexibility
parsing
standards
Mood
practical
cautious
Type
technical
guideline
When to use this quote
- configuration files
- API responses
- debugging
- documentation
- data exchange
Key Concepts
JSON
comments
compatibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Should you permit comments in production JSON?
- How to handle comments across different languages?
A Different Perspective
Comments may cause incompatibility with strict parsers.
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