Re^2: Environment Variables in YAML

...which works in the case of the sample provided in the original post; in the case of "YAML files" (emphasis added), as was also stated in the original post, it will not. The OP was providing a self contained example (kudos to the OP).

--MidLifeXis

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Re^3: Environment Variables in YAML by NetWallah (Canon) on Nov 17, 2015 at 16:42 UTC
Ah - I missed that subtle reference to YAML "Files". Thanks for pointing that out. But if you are creating a YAML file, why would you embed environment variables like that ? Sounds like a case for using a template style tool. I'm leaving it to the OP to post a snippet closer to his actual circumstances. “The sources of quotes found on the internet are not always reliable.” — Abraham Lincoln.3; cf.	[reply]
Re^4: Environment Variables in YAML by quietgecko (Initiate) on Nov 18, 2015 at 05:36 UTC
Thanks for your reply. Just curious as to what is this template style tool you mentioned. Can you provide some pointers regarding this	[reply]
Re^5: Environment Variables in YAML by NetWallah (Canon) on Nov 18, 2015 at 21:46 UTC
Here is a general article on Template philosophy, and why it is a good idea. It includes recommendations on modules: Choosing a Templating System For your case, where usage seems fairly simple, I'd suggest starting with: Text::Template . “The sources of quotes found on the internet are not always reliable.” — Abraham Lincoln.3; cf.	[reply]