Use Lua tables. Lua's parser is smaller than many JSON parsers, the syntax is al... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		krapp 17 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: MAML – A new configuration language Use Lua tables. Lua's parser is smaller than many JSON parsers, the syntax is almost the same and you can use comments.

Bolwin 17 days ago [–]

On the web? In wasm? I'd much rather use a new format. MAML's parser is 2kb of js gzipped according to the repo and very fast.

krapp 17 days ago | [–]

If that matters, the just bite the bullet and use JSON, which is supported in every browser in existence and has a parser library in every language worth using.

Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact