JSON to YAML

Converting JSON to YAML involves transforming JSON data into YAML format. YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a human-readable data serialization format that is commonly used for configuration files, data exchange, and storing structured data.

Here are the steps to convert JSON to YAML:

1. Parse JSON Data: Begin by parsing the JSON data into a structured format that can be easily manipulated.

2. Map JSON Keys to YAML Structure: Map the keys and values from the JSON data to the corresponding YAML structure. YAML uses indentation and colons to represent data hierarchy and key-value pairs.

3. Format YAML Document: Format the YAML document according to YAML syntax rules. Ensure proper indentation and use appropriate YAML constructs such as lists, dictionaries, and key-value pairs.

4. Output YAML: Serialize the YAML document into a string representation or write it to a file.

Uses of JSON to YAML Conversion:

• Configuration Files: Convert JSON data to YAML format for use in configuration files for applications, services, and infrastructure management tools.
• Data Exchange: YAML is a common format for exchanging structured data between systems, so converting JSON to YAML facilitates interoperability between different platforms and languages.
• Human Readability: YAML's human-readable syntax makes it easier to write and understand compared to JSON, making it suitable for representing complex data structures in a readable format.

Example Inputs and Outputs:

1. Input JSON:

   json
   { "person": { "name": "John Doe", "age": 30, "city": "New York" }}

   Output YAML:

   yaml
   person: name: John Doe age: 30 city: New York

2. Input JSON:

   json
   { "employees": [ {"name": "Alice", "department": "HR"}, {"name": "Bob", "department": "Engineering"} ]}

   Output YAML:

   yaml
   employees: - name: Alice department: HR - name: Bob department: Engineering

3. Input JSON:

   json
   [ {"id": 1, "name": "Product A", "price": 100}, {"id": 2, "name": "Product B", "price": 200}]

   Output YAML:

   yaml
   - id: 1 name: Product A price: 100- id: 2 name: Product B price: 200

In these examples, the JSON data is transformed into YAML format while preserving the structure and content of the original JSON data. YAML's human-readable syntax makes it easy to understand and edit, making it suitable for various use cases such as configuration files and data exchange.