How to make changes in yaml file thorugh perl

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Re: How to make changes in yaml file thorugh perl by daxim (Curate) on Jul 13, 2012 at 12:28 UTC
Sounds like you are manipulating the file contents instead of using the official API. `use YAML qw(LoadFile DumpFile); my $ref = LoadFile 'name'; $ref->{modify} = 'something'; DumpFile 'name', $ref;` [download]	[reply] [d/l]
Re: How to make changes in yaml file thorugh perl by CountZero (Bishop) on Jul 13, 2012 at 12:26 UTC
What's wrong with the `DumpFile(filepath, list)` function of YAML. Does it give you any errors? CountZero A program should be light and agile, its subroutines connected like a string of pearls. The spirit and intent of the program should be retained throughout. There should be neither too little or too much, neither needless loops nor useless variables, neither lack of structure nor overwhelming rigidity." - The Tao of Programming, 4.1 - Geoffrey James My blog: Imperial Deltronics	[reply] [d/l]
Re: How to make changes in yaml file thorugh perl by locked_user sundialsvc4 (Abbot) on Jul 13, 2012 at 16:23 UTC
Given that a well-defined and well-tested API exists that is known to work both ways ... do not use anything else.