E4X and JSON 
December 2nd, 2005
Given the fact that many people prefer to use JSON over XML (likely because they have not realized the beautiful simplicity of XSLT) it is interesting that ECMA is actually taking a step away from JavaScript in introducing ECMAScript for XML. There is lots of interest in it so far [1-4] and it should prove to be quite useful in building AJAX components. For a good overview check out Brendan Eich’s presentation.
Will E4X make JSON go the way of the Dodo?
[1] Introduction to E4X - Jon Udell, Sept 29, 2004
[2] Objectifying XML - E4X for Firefox 1.1 - Kurt Cagle, June 13, 2005
[3] AJAX and E4X for Fun and Profit - Kurt Cagle, Oct 25, 2005
[4] AJAX and Scripting Web Services with E4X, Part 1 - Paul Fremantle, Anthony Elder, Apr 8, 2005
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