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Welcome to this lesson on YAML syntax and usage. In this article, we’ll explore the basics of YAML files and explain why they’re essential for managing Ansible playbooks.
This section covers YAML basics. Feel free to skip ahead if you’re already familiar with YAML.
YAML is a human-readable data serialization format commonly used for configuration files. It is often favored over other formats due to its simplicity and clarity. Here’s a simple YAML example listing a server: 
Servers:
  - name: Server1
    owner: John
    status: active
Throughout this course, you’ll learn how to structure YAML files effectively and apply them to real-world scenarios such as Ansible playbooks. Enjoy working with structured configuration files!

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