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by ntkachov 4627 days ago
More of a formality than anything else. Since JSON was already defined by Javascript, formalizing it doesn't really engrave the standard, it just gives it the recognition that its not just some whacky thing created by Dave.
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"Dave" being recognised as generic name for any developer.
Out of interest, does anyone know the most common first name for a developer?
Alex
OK, could you ask Alex what the most common name for a developer is then?