[dmd-beta] D 2.062 beta

[Walter Bright]

On 2/13/2013 3:06 AM, Leandro Lucarella wrote:
> Please, don't use json for configuration files, is a format intended for
> machines, not humans (OK, is better than XML but still horrible for
> humans).

Json is simply a subset of javascript, which was intended for humans.

>
> If you need a standard and flexible file format that is almost as good
> for humans and machines, maybe you want to consider YAML.
>
> Environment:
>    override:
>      name: value
>      baz: foo
>    default:
>      foo: bar
>
> But I still think a configuration file shouldn't be as complex as YAML.

Configuration files grow ever more complex, and it'd be nice to have a format 
that doesn't need constant redesign.