YAML format

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YAML format

Easy Data Transform can output to YAML format files. Default file extension ".yaml".

 

YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) format is commonly used for exchanging data between programs and for configuration files.  

 

For example:

 

convert to YAML

 

Is output as:

 

---

-

  CategoryID: 1

  CategoryName: Beverages

  Description: Soft drinks, coffees & teas

  In stock: true

-

  CategoryID: 2

  CategoryName: Condiments

  Description: Sweet and savory sauces

  In stock: false

-

  CategoryID: 3

  CategoryName: Confections

  Description: Candies and sweet breads

  In stock: true