Understanding file formats - the good, the bad and the ugly

Learn the DOs and DONTs of file formats via many examples of specifications, bugs and proof of concepts.

Ever wondered what (not) to do when creating a file format? What are the risks, and what are the potential consequences? What you should never forget when writing new specifications? Let’s go through laughable specifications, crazy proof of concepts, weird bugs and other parsing nightmares and make sure you’re enlightened on the topic.