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Sindre Sorhus launches SOML, a config format blending JSON strictness with YAML readability

Sindre Sorhus announces SOML on Mastodon

1 Oct 27 4:14 PM · 15d ago · 1 post · 1 source · development 1 of 7

Sorhus posts the initial launch announcement with a link to soml.sh, highlighting key features: braceless top-level objects, quoteless keys, no unnecessary commas, comments, and a duration type. He describes it as a draft spec seeking feedback.

Sindre Sorhus announces SOML on Mastodon
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“I'm excited to launch: SOML · A config format for humans - Braceless top-level object - Quoteless keys - No unnecessary commas - Comments - Duration type Draft spec. Feedback wanted.”

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