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Makrell, one family for code, data, markup
by fberg·Apr 4, 2026·1 point·0 comments
AI Analysis
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One structural model unifying code, data, and markup where JSON and XML diverge.
Strengths
- •Genuinely novel unified structural core across code, data, and markup formats
- •Multiple working host implementations in Python, TypeScript, and .NET
- •Comprehensive documentation with playground, cookbook, and VS Code extension
Weaknesses
- •Language adoption is notoriously difficult — ecosystem unproven
- •Ambitious scope risks spreading implementation quality thin across formats
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Target Audience
Language designers and developers wanting unified code/data/markup syntax
Similar To
JSON · XML · YAML
Post Description
For an in-depth introduction, go straight to the article at https://makrell.dev/odds-and-ends/makrell-design-article.htm...
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