Question 1

What is YAML?

Accepted Answer

YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a human-readable data serialization format. It's commonly used for configuration files in Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and many other tools.

Question 2

Why is indentation important in YAML?

Accepted Answer

YAML uses indentation to define structure and hierarchy. Unlike JSON which uses braces, YAML relies on consistent spacing (usually 2 spaces). Incorrect indentation is the most common cause of YAML errors.

Question 3

How do I convert YAML to JSON?

Accepted Answer

This validator parses your YAML and can output it in a normalized format. For JSON conversion, check our JSON Validator which can handle the converted data.

Question 4

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all validation happens locally in your browser. Your configuration files and secrets never leave your device.

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