YAML Documentation

Master YAML configuration with in-depth guides, best practices, and code examples.

Getting Started

Introduction to YAML syntax and structure.

Anchors, aliases, and multi-document streams.

Maintainable config patterns and validation tips.

string: "Hello world"
number: 42
boolean: true
null: null

All scalar values are automatically typed based on their format.

fruits:
  - apple
  - banana
  - orange
metadata:
  { color: red, size: large }

Lists use dashes and maps use spaces for key-value pairs.

&default-config
  timeout: 10s