Yaml In A Day: A Beginner'S Guide

Master the Essentials of YAML Quickly and Start Applying It in Real-World Projects

What you'll learn

What is YAML and why it is needed

YAML Data Structures (Key value, Mappings, Arrays, Hashes, Sequences)

Advanced YAML Data Structures

The Anatomy of a Kubernetes YAML file from a YAML perspective

Requirements

Basic IT knowledge

Description

YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is one of the most popular data serialization formats, widely used in configuration files, automation, and cloud-native environments. Whether you're working with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or any other modern development tool, understanding YAML is crucial for success.In "YAML in a Day: A Beginner's Guide," we’ll introduce you to YAML’s syntax, structure, and best practices. This course is designed for absolute beginners, so no prior experience with YAML or data serialization is required. We’ll start with the basics, covering how to define keys, values, lists, and mappings. You’ll learn how indentation, data types, and structures all play a key role in creating clean, readable YAML files.Throughout the course, you will explore practical examples and hands-on exercises, ensuring you build a solid foundation for working with YAML in real-world applications. By the end of the course, you will be able to write, edit, and troubleshoot YAML files with confidence. You’ll also gain insights into how YAML is used in various tools and platforms like Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and CI/CD systems.By the time you finish, you'll have the skills to handle YAML in your day-to-day work, simplifying your automation tasks and making your workflow more efficient.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Introduction to the course

Section 2: Getting to know YAML

Lecture 3 Why do we need YAML?

Lecture 4 YAML Structure - The Basic Rules

Lecture 5 Essential Free Tools for Working with YAML

Section 3: YAML Data Structures

Lecture 6 Key/Value Pairs

Lecture 7 Mappings/Dictionaries/Hashes

Lecture 8 Lists/Sequences/Arrays

Lecture 9 Mixing/Nesting YAML Data Structures

Section 4: YAML - Advanced Features

Lecture 10 YAML Advanced Features

Lecture 11 Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) - Overview

Lecture 12 Decoding Kubernetes : Understanding the Anatomy of a Pod YAML file

Current or aspiring Cloud, DevOps, and IT professionals looking to gain a solid understanding of YAML for their workflows and automation tasks.,Beginner developers who want to quickly learn how to use YAML for configuration files, automation, or DevOps tasks.,Non-technical professionals looking to understand the basics of YAML for working with APIs, data files, or software tools in their role.