[Lazarus] Why was XML format chosen for storing settings in Lazarus IDE?

[Hans-Peter Diettrich]

Graeme Geldenhuys schrieb:

> I'm curious to know what was the reason behind the decision to use XML
> for storing simple Lazarus settings, instead of the much simpler INI
> format?

IMO it was the need for a less restricted storage system, with more 
structural levels. XML doesn't impose any limit on the shape and depth 
of the data tree.

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