jql – Easier jq Alternative with a Lispy Syntax Written in Go

In plain words

jql is a command-line tool that provides an alternative to jq for querying JSON data, using a Lispy syntax instead of jq's native language. Written in Go, it offers developers a different approach to parsing and transforming JSON files with a functional programming style. The tool is designed for users who prefer Lisp-like syntax or find it more intuitive than traditional jq commands when working with structured data.

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