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Douglas Crockford

JavaScript Pioneer

JSON JSLint

Biography

Douglas Crockford discovered JSON, created JSLint, and wrote “JavaScript: The Good Parts,” fundamentally shaping JavaScript development.

Daily Work

  • Speaking about programming
  • Writing about language design
  • Consulting on architecture
  • Advocating for the good parts

Challenges

“JavaScript has some of the worst ideas of any programming language, but also some of the best. Know the difference.”

Impact

JSON became the universal data format. “The Good Parts” taught developers how to use JavaScript effectively.

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