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Resources: Module 05: JSON, YAML, and Configuration Files

Official documentation, tutorials, and supplementary reading.

Resources: JSON, YAML, and Configuration Files

Interactive Learning

JSON Formatter & Validator: Paste JSON to validate and format
YAML Lint: Validate YAML syntax online
Learn YAML in Y Minutes: Quick YAML reference

Documentation

JSON.org: Official JSON specification
YAML.org: Official YAML specification
AWS CloudFormation Template Reference: YAML/JSON templates for AWS
AWS IAM Policy Reference: JSON policy structure

Tools

jq: Command-line JSON processor
yq: Command-line YAML processor
VS Code YAML Extension: YAML validation and autocomplete

Further Reading

The Twelve-Factor App: Config: Why environment variables matter
AWS Secrets Manager: Managing secrets in production