[ASTERIXDB-1714] Eliminate dependency on JSON (org.json:json:*) library

• Type: Bug
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Blocker
• Resolution: Fixed
• Component/s: OTH - Other
• Assignee: Ian Maxon
• Reporter: Michael Blow
• Created: 27/Oct/16 20:31
• Updated: 07/May/17 19:31
• Resolved: 06/Jan/17 21:03

Description

The JSON library has a controversial license, which stipulates that it can only be used for "Good, not Evil". We should eliminate our dependency on this package in lieu of one that has a license free of subjective limitations.