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What is the best file format for configuration file? (programming.dev)
submitted 1 year ago by likeaduck@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/1743099

.yaml, .toml, etc?

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[โ€“] schaeferpp@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Somebody has to say it, so I'm taking on the duty:

If whitespace is a problem, you use the wrong editor.

[โ€“] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

Oh, yeah, nothing like telling a dba they're using the wrong editor when they're trying to configure something.

If your config format requires specific editors you're using the wrong format.