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description: "Discussion on \"What is YAML?\". YAML is one of the important skills in DevOps. It is extensively used in docker and Kubernetes.\n\nPreviously it was called \"Yet another Markup Language\" then  it was renamed as \"YAML Ain't Markup Language\".\n\nIt is basically a data format used to excha..."
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# [What is YAML?](https://devaraj.hashnode.dev/what-is-yaml?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

YAML is one of the important skills in DevOps. It is extensively used in docker and Kubernetes. Previously it was called "Yet another Markup Language" then it was renamed as "YAML Ain't Markup Language". It is basically a data format used to excha...

Nov 16, 2022 · 2 min read · devaraj.hashnode.dev  
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