# Basic of YAML

> Copying from <https://deepinout.com/yaml/yaml-tutorials/t_lib_100_yaml_index.html>
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> What is YAML?
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> YAML is a data serialization format whose name stands for "YAML Ain't Markup Language," indicating that YAML is not a markup language. YAML is designed to be human-readable and easy to parse and generate by programs.
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> Initially, YAML was designed as a format for configuration files. It has found extensive application in various programming languages, maintaining a consistent syntax style and writing conventions. In the latest versions of YAML, it supports more advanced features such as variables, functions, conditional statements, and more.
