Overview of YAML
- YAML stands for Yet Another Markup Language.
- Just like the JSON format, YAML is also a readable format.
- YAML provides a clean and human-readable way to represent complex data structures, making it ideal for defining tasks, variables, and configurations in the Ansible playbook. Extension is .yml or .yaml.
- It’s commonly used for configuration files and data exchange.
One minute of reading through the following GFG article
What is the difference between YAML and JSON? link
How Can YAML Be Utilized In Ansible Playbooks For Automation And Orchestration ?
The backbone of Ansible is used to define the configuration to be done at the target nodes. It manages the complex configuration using a playbook that is written in YAML. Therefore, understanding its flexibility is the key to using it to manage target nodes efficiently.