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Plain text endures as one of computing's best technologies
Original: Plain text is still one of the best technologies we have
A new essay argues that plain text remains one of the best technologies ever created, praising its simplicity, longevity and independence from proprietary formats. Readers in tech communities are engaging with the piece, which taps into ongoing debates about file formats, software bloat and the durability of simple tools in an era of complex, constantly changing platforms.
Why now: Developers are debating the lasting value of simple, durable file formats amid growing software complexity.
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- Plain text is still one of the best technologies we have · speckx · 204
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