File extension .YML
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| YAML Document | N/A | Developer Files |
YML (YAML Document) is a file created using the .YML extension, which stands for YAML Ain't Markup Language. Developed by the YAML Project, a free, open source project, YML is an easily readable data serialization language used for data storage and interchange. It is expressed in a human-readable format and relies on indentation to signify hierarchy and length of the data. YML simplifies editing existing data and storing it in a single file, such as configuration files. It is used by various programming languages such as Python, Ruby, and Java.
Data Structuring
Generally speaking, YML documents begin with three hyphens, ---, and supports structures including lists, hashes, scalars, and aliases. Scalars consist of strings and literals, hashes are relational key-value pairs that represent dictionaries or associative arrays in other languages. Aliases serve as pointers to other elements throughout the document and is useful when you want to refer to the same element multiple times without repeating it in various places.
Similar File Types
Similar file types include .XML, .JSON, .INI, and .YAML. All these file types are based on lightweight markup languages
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .YML) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .YML extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .YML file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .YML extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .YML extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .YML file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .YML file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .YML file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .YML file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .YML file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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