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Open Source ABCs: YAML & YML

Welcome to our #100DaysOfOSS series. Until October 31, we'll be doing Open Source Software (OSS) terms from A to Z. We'll be diving into a different letter of the English alphabet, uncovering OSS concepts, and sharing our thoughts on them.

Today, we're covering the letter "Y" and the difference between YAML and YML.

  • YAML: Stands for "YAML Ain't Markup Language." YAML refers to the data serialization standard itself. When you're talking about the language or the format, "YAML" is the term to use.

  • YML: A file extension commonly used for files that contain YAML-formatted data.

You might see .yml or .yaml as file extensions. Both indicate that the file contains YAML-formatted data.
Both .yml and .yaml are acceptable file extensions, and there's no difference in functionality. It's generally a good practice to stay consistent with the file extension you choose for a given project.

Now, we want to hear from you! What other OSS terms can you think of that start with the letter "Y"?

Remember to use the hashtag #100DaysOfOSS if you share on social media, and don't forget to tag us @saucedopen so we can follow along.

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