Do you hate XML? (2010)

🤯 XML Fatigue: The Markup Language That Lost Its Luster

XML, once hailed for its flexibility and structure, has become a source of frustration for many due to its verbosity and complexity, leading to a significant decrease in its practical value for data exchange and representation. Its cumbersome syntax and the overhead it requires have made it less desirable compared to more streamlined alternatives.

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XML, once hailed for its flexibility and structure, has become a source of frustration for many due to its verbosity and complexity, leading to a significant decrease in its practical value for data exchange and representation. Its cumbersome syntax and the overhead it requires have made it less desirable compared to more streamlined alternatives.
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