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

Critics question the "for humans" claim and compare to GUI alternatives

5 Nov 2 3:41 PM · 9d ago · 3 comments · 1 source · development 5 of 7

Commenters argue that SOML is deterministically parseable like other formats and that graphical interfaces may serve users better than plain-text config files, since GUIs can display available options and validate settings in real time.

Critics question the "for humans" claim and compare to GUI alternatives
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“A GUI is a config format for humans as it can you show what all of the configuration options are along with text that tells you what they do.”

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Sindre Sorhus SOML creator

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