TOML configuration file

[Biterider]

Hi
Toml files have been heavily pushed by Python lately. I took a look at these and they actually have some interesting advantages. 

Its homepage is https://toml.io/en/.

Compared to JSON or XML formats, it looks much simpler while offering the same functionality at the same time.

Some previous discussions can be found here:
http://masm32.com/board/index.php?topic=9081.msg99760#msg99760
http://masm32.com/board/index.php?topic=9001.msg98607#msg98607

Biterider

[HSE]

Hi Biterider!

Look easier to write, but harder to track errors, than JSON.

In the balance there is little to gain moving JSON to TOML, I think.

I maked a couple of apps that run in the phone using Java and, for obvious reasons, JSON work very nice. 

Anyway could be interesting to have that in repertory, just in case Python become popular 

HSE

[Biterider]

Hi HSE
One of the things I desperately miss in JSON files are comments...
For the rest, I'm with you 

Biterider

[HSE]

One of the things I desperately miss in JSON files are comments...

JSONC could be an option.

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JSON formatted files are readable to humans but the lack of comments decreases readability. With JSONC, you can use block (/* */) and single line (//) comments to describe the functionality. Microsoft VS Code also uses this format in their configuration files like settings.json, keybindings.json, launch.json, etc.