Re: Choosing a configuration format for debimg
Julian Andres Klode <jak@jak-linux.org> writes:
> In my opinion, the current configuration formats do not fit. Therefore,
> I suggest to create a configuration format based on XML. This format has
> the disadvantage that it is not really easy to edit in a text editor.
> But it also has many advantages compared to the current format in
> debimg. First of all, the whole configuration could be put in one file,
> enabling users to share their configurations very easily. Secondly, XML
> supports an unlimited number of subsections.
I don't like XML format et all. It is complicated to edit and
difficult to have a global view of all information on that. I know
about the flexibility and like but I'd avoid using it.
I'm much more for a YAML based file, this is easy to read, edit and
parse.
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