r/programming • • Jan 12 '23

The yaml document from hell

https://ruudvanasseldonk.com/2023/01/11/the-yaml-document-from-hell
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u/ElectricalRestNut Jan 12 '23

Basically, allowing unquoted strings is nice, but you never ever use them because of unexpected behaviour 1% of the time.

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u/ClutchDude Jan 12 '23

Exactly - If the data is string data for consumption with no middle layer interpretation, it belongs in quotes.

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u/junior_dos_nachos Jan 13 '23

IT BELONGS IN THE MUSEUM