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CSV to YAML

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Summary

CSV to YAML converts the table data to YAML, a format that relies on indentations to show structure. Each row of CSV is usually a single mapping within the list, with the column name as the key. YAML is easy to read by humans and is often used for configuration, but the indentation and colon markings need to be carefully written.

Key points

YAML uses spatial indentation, not curly braces.
One row of CSVs is generally a single item list containing mapping
The value of a string containing a colon should be quoted
Tabs should not be used for YAML indentation
Conversion needs to keep the data type so that the numbers don't turn into strings.

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