JIS vs Markdown

Japan's answer to 'why can't we all just get along?'—a standard so thorough it'll make your ASCII cry meets the lazy developer's best friend. Here's our take.

JIS

Nice Pick

Japan's answer to 'why can't we all just get along?'—a standard so thorough it'll make your ASCII cry.

Pros

• Ensures consistent Japanese text encoding, preventing garbled characters in software
• Promotes interoperability across Japanese products and services
• Covers a broad range of fields, from manufacturing to IT, enhancing quality and safety

Cons

• Primarily Japan-focused, limiting global relevance outside specific contexts
• Can add complexity for developers unfamiliar with Japanese standards and encodings

Markdown

The lazy developer's best friend. Write docs without touching HTML, but good luck with complex layouts.

Pros

• Dead simple syntax that anyone can learn in minutes
• Widely supported across platforms like GitHub and static site generators
• Plain text format makes it version-control friendly

Cons

• Limited formatting options—good luck with tables or advanced styling
• Inconsistent implementations across tools can cause headaches

The Verdict

Use JIS if: You want ensures consistent japanese text encoding, preventing garbled characters in software and can live with primarily japan-focused, limiting global relevance outside specific contexts.

Use Markdown if: You prioritize dead simple syntax that anyone can learn in minutes over what JIS offers.

The Bottom Line

JIS wins

Japan's answer to 'why can't we all just get along?'—a standard so thorough it'll make your ASCII cry.