In this course, you will gain a comprehensive overview of YAML, a human-readable data serialization language widely used for configuration files in modern development and DevOps environments. YAML is an essential skill for software professionals; it powers tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
You will begin by understanding what YAML is and why it is the preferred format for configuration management. You'll then explore YAML syntax, indentation rules, and best practices. The course progresses through fundamental data types—scalars, strings, booleans, and numbers —advances to complex structures such as sequences (lists), mappings (dictionaries), and nested data.
You'll learn practical techniques for writing clean, maintainable YAML files, working with multi-line strings, and using comments effectively. By the end of this course, you'll confidently read, write, and debug YAML configuration files for any tool in your development workflow.
In this course, you will gain a comprehensive overview of YAML, a human-readable data serialization language widely used for con...Show More
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Understand what YAML is and why it's used for configuration management
Master YAML syntax rules, indentation, and common pitfalls
Work with YAML data types including scalars, strings, booleans, numbers, and null values
Create complex data structures using sequences (lists), mappings (dictionaries), and nested containers
Explain YAML's advantages over JSON and XML for human-readable data serialization
Implement anchors and aliases to reuse data and reduce repetition in YAML documents
Apply YAML in real-world contexts like Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
Debug common YAML errors and apply best practices
Practice writing YAML through interactive exercises and real-world examples
Understand what YAML is and why it's used for configuration management
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TAKEAWAY SKILLS
Content
1.
YAML overview
2 Lessons
Discover what YAML is and why it's essential for modern configuration management. Learn YAML's purpose as a human-readable serialization format.
2.
Syntax of YAML
4 Lessons
Learn YAML's syntax, indentation rules, and scalar data types. Compare YAML with JSON and XML to understand the strengths and use cases of each format.
3.
Applications of YAML
2 Lessons
Explore YAML's applications in Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines. Master the tools and libraries for parsing, and validating YAML files.
4.
Course assessment
2 Lessons
Validate your YAML skills through a quiz and practical coding exercise where you'll build production-ready YAML configuration files from scratch.
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