YAML and JSON are two formats used for data serialization that facilitate human-readable data exchange. They standardize the way data is formatted for transfer between software applications, ensuring that the text is also comprehensible to humans. Both formats organize data in key-value pairs.
Although YAML might seem like a superior option due to its data typing and user-friendly format, JSON is generally favored for its cross-compatibility. This preference arises from the fact that numerous applications and services are already equipped to parse JSON data.
Conversely, YAML has established a significant foothold in specific computing domains, largely due to its readability and ability to include comments. Importantly, YAML serves as the main data serialization format for configuration files in various automation, DevOps, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and services. For example, it is frequently utilized in Docker and Kubernetes configurations.
This tool enables the immediate conversion of valid JSON values into a YAML format.