The art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity.

YAML is a data serialization format designed for human readability and interaction with scripting languages.

SnakeYAML is a YAML processor for the Java Virtual Machine.

• a complete YAML 1.1 processor. In particular, SnakeYAML can parse all examples from the specification.
• Unicode support including UTF-8/UTF-16 input/output.
• high-level API for serializing and deserializing native Java objects.
• support for all types from the YAML types repository.
• relatively sensible error messages.

• Changes
• Documentation

• Mercurial DVCS is used to dance with the source code.
• If you find a bug in SnakeYAML, please file a bug report.
• You may discuss SnakeYAML at the mailing list.
• Feel free to join the YAML-dev Telegram group