JSON, a simpler explanation

December 6th, 2007 in Links

I have to admit that new, exciting acronyms annoy me, especially when explaining what they mean is a chore. JSON is one of these meaningless names, even though it’s a really reasonable approach. REST is another useful, but poorly named technology. Acronyms as monikers work great if you’re knee deep in the thing, but to an outsider they’re all geek.