Quoting [Alexis Richardson] (May 09 2009):
I see three conclusions going forward:
1) Continue our specification in terms of the model (nouns, verbs, attributes, semantics of these, how these are linked together) with both JSON and XML renderings of this being explored on the wiki. We can decide later if we run with both or just JSON.
I think it is essential that a JSON rendering is produced, treating it as a primary format for interop on the wire. This is the case, regardless of any other aspects of this discussion.
One good reason is: Those of us proposing JSON as a primary format cannot expect a fair hearing from the XML-preferring folks unless this rendering is concrete, visible and examinable in its specifics.
Well, to be fair: the XML folx could say the same ;-) Andre -- Nothing is ever easy.