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[-] potoo22@programming.dev 4 points 1 year ago

It's only invalid if it generated errors.

But yeah, I typically play it safe and follow the standards. I do wish JSON5 would catch on though.

[-] TehPers@beehaw.org 12 points 1 year ago

It’s only invalid if it generated errors.

I understand this line of thinking, but unless they specify what "flavor" of JSON they accept, I think it's safe to assume they only accept what's in spec. What I find weird is that they immediately contradict the spec with their example by writing JavaScript. Should the content-type then be application/javascript? They can easily document the parameters outside the request body instead of adding comments.

Also, yes, I know I'm being pedantic, but if I'm applying for a job, it's a two way application. They need to give me reason to trust that they're worth working for. Making up rules along the way when referencing a commonly known spec doesn't give me much confidence.

[-] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

That looks like a JavaScript object. It's not incorrect sytax for a JavaScript object.

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