Prabhat Korshub Blogs

  Introduction If you’ve ever worked with cloud computing, DevOps, or modern application development, chances are you’ve already come across YAML . From Kubernetes to Docker Compose, YAML has quietly become the backbone of configuration files. But understanding YAML is just the beginning — mastering JSON and JSONPath will take your skills to the next level. This article is your complete roadmap to becoming a YAML, JSON, and JSONPath master from zero to pro . Understanding the Basics of YAML YAML stands for “ YAML Ain’t Markup Language. ” It’s a human-friendly data serialization format designed for configuration and data exchange. Unlike XML or JSON, YAML focuses on simplicity and readability. Think of YAML as the “plain English” of data formats — clean, structured, and easy to scan. Why Learn YAML? YAML is everywhere in modern tech. Here’s where you’ll encounter it: DevOps : Kubernetes manifests, Docker Compose files Automation : Ansible playbooks, CI/CD pipelines ...