Type: [[Simple]], [[System]], [[Creation]], [[Principle]] --- Benefits of standardizing on tools that operate on plain-text. - Cross platform. - Freedom to choose any front end GUI tool. - Uniformity and structure of back end data format. - Easy migration to any other tool if needed. - Ages well: Data stored in plain text is robust against app or company end of life. - Human readable: No proprietary data formats or vendor lock-in. - Machine readable: Easy to parse with familiar tools. - Time travel: Can store all history in source control. - Future proof: Guaranteed interoperable with all Software 1.0 and Software 2.0 tools. See Also: - [The Unreasonable Effectiveness Of Plain Text](https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoilerplate)