Guides & articles
Clear, practical explainers about XML, YAML, TOML and how to convert between data formats correctly.
XML vs JSON vs YAML vs TOML: How to Choose
Four formats carry most of the world's structured data. Here is how XML, JSON, YAML and TOML differ in verbosity, typing and tooling.
YAML Syntax and Its Most Common Pitfalls
YAML is friendly until whitespace or type-guessing bites you. Learn the core syntax and the handful of traps that cause most YAML errors.
TOML Explained: Config Files Without Surprises
TOML trades YAML's flexibility for strict, obvious rules. Learn its tables, arrays and explicit types — and why Rust and Python chose it.
When to Use XML in a JSON World
JSON won the API war, but XML is far from dead. Here are the jobs where XML's tags, attributes, namespaces and schemas still make it the right tool.
Config File Formats Compared: Pick a Default
Every project needs a config format. This is a practical comparison of JSON, YAML, TOML and INI on comments, typing, nesting and readability.
Converting Between XML, YAML, TOML and JSON
Converting data formats is routine but lossy in surprising ways. Learn why JSON is the common hub and what to watch for when you cross formats.