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YAML vs JSON

JSON is strict and common for APIs. YAML is more readable for configuration but indentation-sensitive.

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HappyFormatter tools process pasted snippets client-side for quick, privacy-first developer workflows.

Key differences

JSON requires quoted keys and no comments.

YAML supports comments but depends on indentation.

JSON parser errors are often clearer.

YAML config

A converter helps move config snippets into JSON.

service: api
replicas: 2

Output

{
  "service": "api",
  "replicas": 2
}

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