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A basic text representation of data using character codes without embedded formatting.
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- 3Hacker News·10/5/2026researchWhy plain text remains a durable computing format
This article argues that plain text remains one of the most reliable formats for long-term readability because it is simple, widely supported, and independent of specific applications. It highlights how plain text underpins source code, configuration files, logs, and many web-related formats, making it easy to inspect, search, edit, and preserve across systems.