Meme transcription:

Panel 1: Bilbo Baggins ponders, “After all… why should I care about the difference between int and String?

Panel 2: Bilbo Baggins is revealed to be an API developer. He continues, “JSON is always String, anyways…”

  • Semperverus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    I’m not sure if i’m missing a joke here, so:

    In case you’re making a joke: The people who don’t type JSON are using controllers.

    In case you’re asking a serious question: the people who don’t type JSON are the people in OP’s image. They are technically using types, but that type is literally always string. They don’t use integers, they don’t use booleans. This is functional but may not be the best choice, depending on what kinds of data their system is supposed to handle.

    • Bach37strad@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      Would you mind elaborating a bit for someone who doesn’t do much coding? I’m guessing I’m one of the people you’re talking about.

      The only coding I’ve done has been via json for raspberry pi, 3d printer, and homeassistant applications.

      I know it’s a text base language, but how do it’s commands relate to integers? I’ve used boolean, I get that bit.