βοΈ YAML vs JSON
YAML and JSON are both popular for configs and data exchange. Hereβs how they stack up:
π JSON Example
π YAML Example
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π‘ Pro Tip: YAML is often used for configs because of its readability. JSON shines for APIs and systems where strict syntax matters.
π Quick Comparison
Feature |
YAML |
JSON |
Readability |
π High (clean & human-friendly) |
Medium (curly braces & quotes) |
Strictness |
Loose |
Strict (commas, quotes required) |
Supports Comments |
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β |
Multi-document Support |
β
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β |
Native in JavaScript |
β |
β
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π§ When to Use What?
- Use JSON: APIs, frontend web apps, databases
- Use YAML: Config files (Docker Compose, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions), CI/CD setups