micro-editor / micro-editor/micro

Deprecate JSON configuration in favor of YAML

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Description

  • YAML allows comments.
  • YAML is backwards-compatible with JSON.
  • YAML doesn't require as much boilerplate.
  • YAML has better semantics for handling multiple documents within a single stream.
  • YAML ain't markup language!

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the editor's configuration loading and format-handling code, then review how JSON is currently supported and where YAML could be introduced. Done would require an agreed migration and deprecation plan, including compatibility expectations and updated tests or documentation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, json, yaml
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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