How to read Yaml with Python?

Question

How do I read a Yaml file or code with Python?

You need to install something, or you can do it natively?

Example:

fruits:
    - Apple
    - Orange
    - Strawberry
    - Mango

Answer 1

You have to install the module if you don’t have it:

sudo pip install pyyaml

Might not need the sudo, depending on the system.

And then:

import yaml

with open("tests.yaml", 'r') as f:
    try:
        print(yaml.load(f))
    except yaml.YAMLError as exc:
        print(exc)

Output for what you placed:

{'Fruits': ['Apple', 'Orange', 'Strawberry', 'Mango']}

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