The concept of natural language is very broad. For example, XML text is said to be human-readable.
But is this a piece of natural language? It applies also to other formats like JSON, and YAML, to name only a few.
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The concept of natural language is very broad. For example, XML text is said to be human-readable.
But is this a piece of natural language? It applies also to other formats like JSON, and YAML, to name only a few.
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Micky JosephPosted Aug 27, 2024, 5:09 AM
Though it is understandable by humans and intended for data transmission, XML is not regarded as a natural language, unlike JSON and YAML. In contrast to XML and related formats, which are organized and predictable and intended for unambiguous data representation, natural languages are complicated, flexible, and utilized for human communication.
Gowtham CpPosted Aug 21, 2024, 11:41 AM
While XML, JSON, and YAML are certainly human-readable formats, they don't quite qualify as natural language. Natural language is known for its flexibility, nuance, and the ability to convey subtle meanings. These data formats, on the other hand, are designed to be clear, concise, and easily interpreted by machines. They're excellent tools for data exchange, but their structure and purpose set them apart from the organic flow of human communication.