pyykin
pyykin is an open-source Python library that provides a lightweight data serialization and deserialization toolkit inspired by YAML. It aims to offer a minimal, fast, and memory-efficient solution for loading configuration files and exchanging data between components while avoiding the complexity of full YAML processing. The project emphasizes a small footprint, a straightforward API, and predictable behavior across platforms.
Key features include a streaming parser suitable for large files, incremental decoding, a safe loader for untrusted
The API centers on two pairs: loads/dumps for string data and load/dump for file-like objects. Typical use
History and development: pyykin was started by a community of Python developers in 2021 to provide a