Question 1

How to install D:YAML in a D project?

Accepted Answer

Install via DUB by adding 'dyaml' as a dependency in your dub.json or dub.sdl file. The Getting Started tutorial on the project's GitHub pages provides step-by-step instructions and examples.

Question 2

D:YAML vs yaml-d for D, which should I use?

Accepted Answer

D:YAML emphasizes full YAML 1.1 compliance and a high-level API based on PyYAML, while yaml-d might offer different trade-offs. Choose D:YAML for robustness and ease of use, but compare based on features like performance and API style for your specific needs.

Question 3

Does D:YAML support YAML 1.2?

Accepted Answer

No, D:YAML is based on YAML 1.1 and is almost compliant to that version. It does not support YAML 1.2, and there are documented spec differences available on the project's website.

Question 4

Can D:YAML handle recursive YAML structures?

Accepted Answer

No, D:YAML explicitly does not support recursive data structures, as stated in the README. This means it cannot parse YAML files with self-referential or deeply nested recursive constructs.

Question 5

How to preserve YAML formatting when dumping with D:YAML?

Accepted Answer

D:YAML includes style preservation features that remember YAML style information between loading and dumping when possible. Use the high-level API options to maintain block or flow styles in the output.

Question 6

What are D:YAML's performance benchmarks?

Accepted Answer

D:YAML is designed for memory efficiency by reusing input memory and using slices, which minimizes allocations. While specific benchmarks aren't provided, this design choice typically leads to faster parsing and lower overhead for large files.

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