YAMLcompatible
YAMLcompatible denotes the property of an object, library, file, or system that can read and write YAML in a manner consistent with the YAML specification. It is used to indicate interoperability with YAML-based tooling and configurations.
The concept rests on adherence to YAML syntax rules such as indentation for structure, scalars, sequences, mappings,
Assessment criteria: correct parsing of core data types, stable emission of valid YAML, preservation of data
Use cases: configuration files, deployment manifests, data interchange between services, and read/write utilities in automation pipelines.
Limitations: YAML's surface area includes features that some parsers treat variably; differences in line endings, quoting
See also: YAML, YAML Ain't Markup Language, YAML 1.2, data serialization formats, configuration management.