How do I read a YAML file in Python?

How do I read a YAML file in Python?

You can use the PyYAML library to read YAML files in Python. First, install it using pip install pyyaml. Then, you can use the following code to read a YAML file:

import yaml

with open('file.yaml', 'r') as file:
    data = yaml.safe_load(file)
print(data)

What if my YAML file has complex data structures?

PyYAML can handle complex data structures like lists and dictionaries. Just ensure your YAML is properly formatted. The same code will work!

Can I write data back to a YAML file?

Yes, you can write data back to a YAML file using yaml.dump(). Here's an example:

with open('output.yaml', 'w') as file:
    yaml.dump(data, file)

Are there any alternatives to PyYAML?

Yes, alternatives include rueml and oyaml, which offer different features and performance benefits.