YAML (short for "YAML Ain't Markup Language") is a data serialization format that is used to store and exchange data between different systems and ...
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In another use cases, YAML is used for static sites and docs building tools like mkdocs and material mkdocs;
Through this language you can define the structure of any page or view. I share this use case because I used YAML for building a documentation site for an Desktop App.
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Thanks for pointing that out, Andre!
Hi Maria, good introduction to a bunch of things that YAML can do. Have you checked out this article on some of the things that can go wrong with YAML though? It's important to know some of the issues YAML can cause as well as it's extensive feature-set.
I've read the article you're referring to; it's really awesome if you need more information about YAML and its challenges 👍🏻
Some people say YAML is Gammel, but not me. 😉
I completely agree 😁
I believe, that YAML can be a valuable skill to learn because of its widespread use in various fields such as software development, configuration management, and DevOps.
Awesome post, btw👍🏻
Great point, Amanda☺️
From my experience YAML it's "simple" and "human readable" only for a few lines of code... For large lines of configuration, is too messy and unreadable. I wouldn't recommend it for large configurations.
I understand what you mean. YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is indeed designed to be simple and easy to read for human beings, but as the complexity of the configuration increases, it can become more difficult to read and maintain. For larger configurations, alternative data formats, such as JSON or XML, may be more suitable as they offer more structured and standardized ways of representing complex data.
However, YAML still has its advantages, such as its clean and concise syntax, which makes it easier to write and understand than other formats. Additionally, many popular software tools, such as Kubernetes and Ansible, use YAML as their configuration file format, which makes it widely used and well supported in the community.
Thanks, Maria for such an informative post! For me, the dest thing in YAML is simple and readable syntax
Completely agree!
Great post! I've question regarding YAML: How does YAML syntax compare to other data serialization formats in terms of simplicity and readability? Just to clarify)
YAML is known for its simple and human-readable syntax, making it a popular choice for data serialization. Compared to other formats like XML and JSON, YAML has a lower learning curve and requires less code to represent the same data, making it easier to read and write for developers. However, YAML does have some limitations in terms of data typing and structure compared to more robust formats like JSON and XML.
The structure of any page or view may be defined using this language, which is also used for static sites and docs creation tools like mkdocs and material mkdocs. I'm sharing this use example since I built a documentation website for a desktop app using YAML.
Sounds like a great experience!
Great article @mariamarsh
Thank you, Kumar☺️
What does this mean?
!!yes bool
The expression "!!yes bool" is a reference to a boolean value in programming. The double exclamation marks (!!) before "yes" indicate a forced conversion of the string "yes" to a boolean value. Since the string "yes" is a truthy value, this conversion would result in the value "true".
Altough I didn't understand the part of type section, overall, easy to understand and good explanation :) Thank you for sharing the good post :)
Intersting, and what about TOML? Could you check on this...
I believe YAML is more widely adopted and supported by a larger number of programming languages and tools, while TOML is a newer format with a smaller community of users and integrations. However, I'll consider it one of the future topics for my posts!
Good article, I enjoyed reading it! If you're interested, feel free to check out my articles as well
Hi thanks for sharing!!
I liked the text. It's direct and concise.