Sample YAML file
A ready-made example YAML file for testing config loading, CI pipeline definitions, and YAML parsers. Here is exactly what you get, then download it at whatever size you need.
What's inside
---
- id: 1
first_name: James
last_name: Smith
email: james.smith@company.com
phone: "+1-415-555-0132"
company: "Acme Corp"
job_title: "Software Engineer"
address:
street: "1482 Oak Ave"
city: "Austin"
country: "United States"
active: falseEmitted as a sequence so the document stays valid however many records it holds. Padding is a trailing comment, never a data node.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a valid YAML file?
Every file loads cleanly in any YAML parser.
Is the data real?
No. Every name, email address, phone number and company in the file is generated placeholder content. Nothing here relates to a real person, so it is safe to commit to a repository or share with a team.
Can I use it in a commercial project?
Yes. The files are free to use however you like, including in commercial and closed-source work. No attribution required.
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