YAML uses .yaml extension for files. Its syntax independent of programming language. It is designed for human interaction and modern languages. Support for serializing data increased readability. However, it complicated parsing and file generation.
In two years, YML popularity doubled. YAML stayed the same. Another measure is websites explaining extensions. The FilExt page for YAML states no information.
YAML enables storing documents in one file. It allows node anchors and references. References work for all data types. Anchors and references provide clarity, compactness. They avoid data entry errors.
This tutorial covers introduction, advantages, disadvantages. It covers mime type and file extension.
YAML is serialization language. It has hierarchical data structure. It supports scalars and collections. This post series provides basics with examples.
Speed of reading YAML depends on processor. Not file extension. Parsing .yaml or .yml is the same.
“.yaml” is official extension. Both likely work. But “.yaml” more accepted.
YAML is popular for configuration files. It compares to XML and JSON. You learn rules and features.
Files supported by many applications. They are readable and concise. Good for configurations and serialization.
Extension classified as developer. Format is text. Created in YAML format. Used independent of languages.
Edit program settings by opening YAML file. Most include explanatory comments.
Files have different formats. 30% have openapi signature. Refer to settings, template, docker.
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